GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
4,815 km
2,992 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,815 km
2,992 mi / 2,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAE NBO
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GAE NBO
ICAO Code DTTG HKJK
City Gabes Nairobi
Country Tunisia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Tunis Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gabes (GAE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,815 kilometers (2,992 miles / 2,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tunisia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Gabes, it's 00:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,304 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gabes Matmata International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 327° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.