GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
2,866 km
1,781 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,866 km
1,781 mi / 1,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Douala
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GOU NBO
Airport Name Garoua International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GOU NBO
ICAO Code FKKR HKJK
City Garoua Nairobi
Country Cameroon Kenya
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 794 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.340000, 13.370000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Garoua (GOU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,866 kilometers (1,781 miles / 1,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Garoua, it's 22:34 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,536 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Garoua International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Garoua (GOU) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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