Distance From Rishiri Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, RIS - NBO Distance

The distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6974 miles or 11224 kilometers or 6056 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rishiri ( Japan ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rishiri and Nairobi takes around 16 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport, Rishiri, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 16 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RIS - NBO

Kilometers		11224 km
Statute Miles		6974 miles
Nautical Miles		6056 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 2 minutes

Rishiri Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - RIS to NBO Flight Path

Location of Rishiri Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rishiri to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rishiri, Japan and Nairobi, Kenya. .

Nonstop flight route between Rishiri, Japan and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIS - NBO

Time difference between Rishiri (Japan) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 6 Hours.
Nairobi time is 6 Hours behind Rishiri.

Location	Local Time
Rishiri (Japan)	2026-03-18, 03:30:38 JST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-17, 21:30:38 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rishiri Airport (RIS / RJER) Rishiri, Japan

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya