GNT
Grants
United States
14,783 km
9,186 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,783 km
9,186 mi / 7,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GNT NBO
Airport Name Grants-Milan Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GNT NBO
ICAO Code KGNT HKJK
City Grants Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,537 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -107.900000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Grants (GNT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) in Grants, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,783 kilometers (9,186 miles / 7,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Grants, it's 09:21 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 1,207 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Grants-Milan Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Grants (GNT) follows a heading of 320° (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 Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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