GCM
Georgetown
KY
13,016 km
8,088 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,016 km
8,088 mi / 7,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cayman
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

GCM NBO
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GCM NBO
ICAO Code MWCR HKJK
City Georgetown Nairobi
Country KY Kenya
Timezone America/Cayman Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Georgetown (GCM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,016 kilometers (8,088 miles / 7,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 KY 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 03:36 in Georgetown, it's 11:36 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,322 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Owen Roberts International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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