NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,656 km
8,486 miles
ROG
Rogers
United States
Distance
13,656 km
8,486 mi / 7,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
314°
northwest

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NBO ROG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rogers Executive - Carter Field
IATA Code NBO ROG
ICAO Code HKJK KROG
City Nairobi Rogers
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,359 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.400000, -94.100000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rogers (ROG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rogers Executive - Carter Field (ROG) in Rogers, United States is 13,656 kilometers (8,486 miles / 7,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 01:15 in Nairobi, it's 16:15 in Rogers. With a 9-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 3,971 feet between the two airports. Rogers Executive - Carter Field 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 Rogers (ROG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Rogers Executive - Carter Field (ROG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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