GPI
Guapi
Colombia
12,772 km
7,936 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,772 km
7,936 mi / 6,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

GPI NBO
Airport Name Juan Casiano Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GPI NBO
ICAO Code SKGP HKJK
City Guapi Nairobi
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 164 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 2.570000, -77.900000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Guapi (GPI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Casiano Airport (GPI) in Guapi, Colombia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,772 kilometers (7,936 miles / 6,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Guapi, it's 09:04 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,166 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Juan Casiano Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guapi (GPI) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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