NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,356 km
9,542 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
15,356 km
9,542 mi / 8,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RTA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code NBO RTA
ICAO Code HKJK NFNR
City Nairobi Rotuma
Country Kenya Fiji
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,330 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 15,356 kilometers (9,542 miles / 8,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Fiji. 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 18:01 in Nairobi, it's 03:01 in Rotuma. 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 5,308 feet between the two airports. Rotuma 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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