GAP
Gusap
Papua New Guinea
12,094 km
7,515 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,094 km
7,515 mi / 6,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
267°
west

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Airport Comparison

GAP NBO
Airport Name Gusap Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GAP NBO
ICAO Code AYGP HKJK
City Gusap Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,504 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -6.050000, 145.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gusap (GAP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,094 kilometers (7,515 miles / 6,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Gusap, it's 02:25 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 3,826 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gusap Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gusap (GAP) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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