GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
2,885 km
1,792 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,885 km
1,792 mi / 1,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
47°
northeast

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GFY NBO
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GFY NBO
ICAO Code FYGF HKJK
City Grootfontein Nairobi
Country Namibia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,636 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,885 kilometers (1,792 miles / 1,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Namibia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:16 in Grootfontein, it's 12:16 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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