NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,786 km
6,702 miles
RPB
Roper Bar Airport
Australia
Distance
10,786 km
6,702 mi / 5,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RPB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Roper Bar Airport
IATA Code NBO RPB
ICAO Code HKJK YRRB
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -14.740000, 134.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Roper Bar Airport (RPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Roper Bar Airport (RPB) in Roper Bar Airport, Australia is 10,786 kilometers (6,702 miles / 5,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Australia. 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 18:52 in Nairobi, it's 01:22 in Roper Bar Airport. With a 6.5-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. Roper Bar 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 Roper Bar Airport (RPB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Roper Bar Airport (RPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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