The flight distance from Groton-New London Airport (GON) in Groton (New London), United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,679 kilometers (7,257 miles / 6,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 02:53 in Groton (New London), it's 09:53 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,321 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Groton-New London Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Groton (New London) (GON) follows a heading of 313° (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 Groton-New London Airport (GON) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.