GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
6,762 km
4,202 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,762 km
4,202 mi / 3,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

GNS NBO
Airport Name Binaka Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GNS NBO
ICAO Code WIMB HKJK
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 20 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,762 kilometers (4,202 miles / 3,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 13:47 in Nairobi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Binaka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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