NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,825 km
8,590 miles
RVS
Tulsa
United States
Distance
13,825 km
8,590 mi / 7,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RVS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tulsa Riverside Airport
IATA Code NBO RVS
ICAO Code HKJK KRVS
City Nairobi Tulsa
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 638 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.040000, -95.980000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tulsa (RVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, United States is 13,825 kilometers (8,590 miles / 7,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 15:14 in Nairobi, it's 06:14 in Tulsa. 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 4,692 feet between the two airports. Tulsa Riverside 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 Tulsa (RVS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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