NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,392 km
8,943 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
14,392 km
8,943 mi / 7,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
327°
north northwest

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NBO RKS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO RKS
ICAO Code HKJK KRKS
City Nairobi Rock Springs
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.590000, -109.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 14,392 kilometers (8,943 miles / 7,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Nairobi, it's 09:19 in Rock Springs. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,435 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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