NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,220 km
6,350 miles
RNJ
Yoron Airport
Japan
Distance
10,220 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RNJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Yoron Airport
IATA Code NBO RNJ
ICAO Code HKJK RORY
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Japan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,330 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 27.040000, 128.400000

Nairobi (NBO) to Yoron Airport (RNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Yoron Airport (RNJ) in Yoron Airport, Japan is 10,220 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Nairobi, it's 22:43 in Yoron Airport. 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 5,278 feet between the two airports. Yoron 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 Yoron Airport (RNJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Yoron Airport (RNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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