NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,063 km
6,874 miles
RLO
Merlo
Argentina
Distance
11,063 km
6,874 mi / 5,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RLO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Valle Del Conlara International Airport
IATA Code NBO RLO
ICAO Code HKJK SAOS
City Nairobi Merlo
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -32.380000, -65.190000

Nairobi (NBO) to Merlo (RLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) in Merlo, Argentina is 11,063 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:52 in Nairobi, it's 14:52 in Merlo. With a 6-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 3,309 feet between the two airports. Valle Del Conlara International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merlo (RLO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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