GNR
General Roca
Argentina
11,165 km
6,938 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,165 km
6,938 mi / 6,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GNR NBO
Airport Name Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GNR NBO
ICAO Code SAHR HKJK
City General Roca Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 852 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -39.000000, -67.620000 -1.320000, 36.930000

General Roca (GNR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport (GNR) in General Roca, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,165 kilometers (6,938 miles / 6,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Argentina with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in General Roca, it's 10:44 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 4,478 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to General Roca (GNR) follows a heading of 230° (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 Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport (GNR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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