NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,599 km
4,722 miles
RVN
Rovaniemi
Finland
Distance
7,599 km
4,722 mi / 4,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO RVN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rovaniemi Airport
IATA Code NBO RVN
ICAO Code HKJK EFRO
City Nairobi Rovaniemi
Country Kenya Finland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,330 ft 642 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 66.560000, 25.830000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rovaniemi (RVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in Rovaniemi, Finland is 7,599 kilometers (4,722 miles / 4,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:24 in Nairobi, it's 23:24 in Rovaniemi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,688 feet between the two airports. Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi (RVN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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