NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,646 km
6,615 miles
ROS
Rosario
Argentina
Distance
10,646 km
6,615 mi / 5,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ROS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Islas Malvinas Airport
IATA Code NBO ROS
ICAO Code HKJK SAAR
City Nairobi Rosario
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5,330 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -32.900000, -60.780000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rosario (ROS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Islas Malvinas Airport (ROS) in Rosario, Argentina is 10,646 kilometers (6,615 miles / 5,749 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 19:39 in Nairobi, it's 13:39 in Rosario. 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 5,245 feet between the two airports. Islas Malvinas 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 Rosario (ROS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 95° (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 Islas Malvinas Airport (ROS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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