GNZ
Ghanzi
Botswana
2,804 km
1,743 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,804 km
1,743 mi / 1,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
38°
northeast

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GNZ NBO
Airport Name Ghanzi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GNZ NBO
ICAO Code FBGZ HKJK
City Ghanzi Nairobi
Country Botswana Kenya
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,730 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -21.690000, 21.660000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ghanzi (GNZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) in Ghanzi, Botswana to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,804 kilometers (1,743 miles / 1,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Ghanzi, it's 09:01 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,600 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ghanzi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ghanzi (GNZ) follows a heading of 215° (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 Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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