NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,572 km
8,433 miles
RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,572 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RNL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rennell/Tingoa Airport
IATA Code NBO RNL
ICAO Code HKJK AGGR
City Nairobi Rennell Island
Country Kenya Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.530000, 160.060000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 13,572 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Nairobi, it's 07:00 in Rennell Island. With a 8-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Rennell/Tingoa 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 Rennell Island (RNL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 261° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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