GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
1,083 km
673 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,083 km
673 mi / 585 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
166°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GMB NBO
Airport Name Gambella Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GMB NBO
ICAO Code HAGM HKJK
City Gambela Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,614 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 8.130000, 34.560000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gambela (GMB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,083 kilometers (673 miles / 585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:10 in Gambela, it's 04:10 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,716 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gambella Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gambela (GMB) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Gambella Airport (GMB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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