GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
15,018 km
9,332 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,018 km
9,332 mi / 8,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GCN NBO
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GCN NBO
ICAO Code KGCN HKJK
City Grand Canyon Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,609 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,018 kilometers (9,332 miles / 8,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 22:43 in Grand Canyon, it's 08:43 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 1,279 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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