NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,392 km
7,700 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
12,392 km
7,700 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RSD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code NBO RSD
ICAO Code HKJK MYER
City Nairobi Rock Sound
Country Kenya Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Nassau
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 24.900000, -76.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 12,392 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Bahamas. 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 19:42 in Nairobi, it's 11:42 in Rock Sound. 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Rock Sound 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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 81° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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