NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,276 km
7,628 miles
RZZ
Roanoke Rapids
United States
Distance
12,276 km
7,628 mi / 6,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RZZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Halifax/Northampton Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO RZZ
ICAO Code HKJK KIXA
City Nairobi Roanoke Rapids
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 144 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.330000, -77.640000

Nairobi (NBO) to Roanoke Rapids (RZZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Halifax/Northampton Regional Airport (RZZ) in Roanoke Rapids, United States is 12,276 kilometers (7,628 miles / 6,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 05:32 in Nairobi, it's 21:32 in Roanoke Rapids. 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 5,186 feet between the two airports. Halifax/Northampton Regional 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 Roanoke Rapids (RZZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 76° (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 Halifax/Northampton Regional Airport (RZZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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