GBB
Gabala
Azerbaijan
4,812 km
2,990 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,812 km
2,990 mi / 2,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baku
Heading
196°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

GBB NBO
Airport Name Gabala International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GBB NBO
ICAO Code UBBQ HKJK
City Gabala Nairobi
Country Azerbaijan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Baku Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 935 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.830000, 47.710000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gabala (GBB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabala International Airport (GBB) in Gabala, Azerbaijan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,812 kilometers (2,990 miles / 2,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in Gabala, it's 22:45 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,395 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gabala International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gabala (GBB) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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