GAD
Gadsden
United States
13,086 km
8,132 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,086 km
8,132 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
71°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GAD NBO
Airport Name Northeast Alabama Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GAD NBO
ICAO Code KGAD HKJK
City Gadsden Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 569 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.970000, -86.090000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gadsden (GAD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) in Gadsden, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,086 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 02:21 in Gadsden, it's 10:21 in Nairobi. 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 4,761 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Northeast Alabama Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gadsden (GAD) follows a heading of 308° (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 Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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