GBP
Gamboola Airport
Australia
11,746 km
7,298 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,746 km
7,298 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
264°
west

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GBP NBO
Airport Name Gamboola Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GBP NBO
ICAO Code YGAM HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.550000, 143.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gamboola Airport (GBP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamboola Airport (GBP) in Gamboola Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,746 kilometers (7,298 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Australia 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 17:23 in Gamboola Airport, it's 10:23 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gamboola Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gamboola Airport (GBP) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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