GMO
Gombe
Nigeria
3,157 km
1,962 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,157 km
1,962 mi / 1,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GMO NBO
Airport Name Gombe Lawanti International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GMO NBO
ICAO Code DNGO HKJK
City Gombe Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,590 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 10.300000, 10.900000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gombe (GMO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) in Gombe, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,157 kilometers (1,962 miles / 1,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Nigeria with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:18 in Gombe, it's 02:18 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,740 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gombe Lawanti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gombe (GMO) follows a heading of 295° (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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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