GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
12,217 km
7,592 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,217 km
7,592 mi / 6,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
266°
west

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GRL NBO
Airport Name Garasa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GRL NBO
ICAO Code AYGG HKJK
City Au Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,539 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 147.210000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Au (GRL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,217 kilometers (7,592 miles / 6,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:49 in Au, it's 03:49 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 2,791 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Garasa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Au (GRL) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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