GBD
Great Bend
United States
13,921 km
8,650 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,921 km
8,650 mi / 7,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GBD NBO
Airport Name Great Bend Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GBD NBO
ICAO Code KGBD HKJK
City Great Bend Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,887 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.340000, -98.860000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Great Bend (GBD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) in Great Bend, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,921 kilometers (8,650 miles / 7,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 17:53 in Great Bend, it's 02:53 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 3,443 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Great Bend Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Great Bend (GBD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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