NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,859 km
7,990 miles
ZGR
Little Grand Rapids
Canada
Distance
12,859 km
7,990 mi / 6,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZGR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Little Grand Rapids Airport
IATA Code NBO ZGR
ICAO Code HKJK CZGR
City Nairobi Little Grand Rapids
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,005 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 52.050000, -95.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to Little Grand Rapids (ZGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) in Little Grand Rapids, Canada is 12,859 kilometers (7,990 miles / 6,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Nairobi, it's 03:12 in Little Grand Rapids. With a 9-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 4,325 feet between the two airports. Little Grand Rapids Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Little Grand Rapids (ZGR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 55° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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