GRN
Gordon
United States
13,872 km
8,620 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,872 km
8,620 mi / 7,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRN NBO
Airport Name Gordon Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GRN NBO
ICAO Code KGRN HKJK
City Gordon Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,562 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 42.810000, -102.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gordon (GRN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordon Municipal Airport (GRN) in Gordon, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,872 kilometers (8,620 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 06:21 in Gordon, it's 16:21 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 1,768 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gordon Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gordon (GRN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Gordon Municipal Airport (GRN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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