GED
Georgetown
United States
12,018 km
7,468 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,018 km
7,468 mi / 6,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GED NBO
Airport Name Delaware Coastal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GED NBO
ICAO Code KGED HKJK
City Georgetown Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 53 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.690000, -75.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Georgetown (GED) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Delaware Coastal Airport (GED) in Georgetown, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,018 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 23:27 in Georgetown, it's 07:27 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 5,277 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Delaware Coastal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Georgetown (GED) follows a heading of 311° (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 Delaware Coastal Airport (GED) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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