NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,433 km
8,969 miles
RTN
Raton
United States
Distance
14,433 km
8,969 mi / 7,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RTN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Raton Municipal/Crews Field
IATA Code NBO RTN
ICAO Code HKJK KRTN
City Nairobi Raton
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,352 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.740000, -104.500000

Nairobi (NBO) to Raton (RTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) in Raton, United States is 14,433 kilometers (8,969 miles / 7,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 18:01 in Nairobi, it's 08:01 in Raton. With a 10-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 1,022 feet between the two airports. Raton Municipal/Crews Field sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Raton (RTN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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