GOP
Gorakhpur
India
5,876 km
3,651 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,876 km
3,651 mi / 3,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GOP NBO
Airport Name Gorakhpur Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GOP NBO
ICAO Code VEGK HKJK
City Gorakhpur Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 259 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 26.740000, 83.450000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gorakhpur (GOP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) in Gorakhpur, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,876 kilometers (3,651 miles / 3,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 India 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 13:15 in Gorakhpur, it's 10:45 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,071 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gorakhpur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gorakhpur (GOP) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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