GAB
Gabbs
United States
15,117 km
9,394 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,117 km
9,394 mi / 8,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
38°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GAB NBO
Airport Name Gabbs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GAB NBO
ICAO Code KGAB HKJK
City Gabbs Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,699 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.920000, -117.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gabbs (GAB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabbs Airport (GAB) in Gabbs, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,117 kilometers (9,394 miles / 8,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Gabbs, it's 21:20 in Nairobi. 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.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gabbs (GAB) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gabbs Airport (GAB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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