GAN
Gan
Maldives
4,029 km
2,503 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,029 km
2,503 mi / 2,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

GAN NBO
Airport Name Gan International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GAN NBO
ICAO Code VRMG HKJK
City Gan Nairobi
Country Maldives Kenya
Timezone Indian/Maldives Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gan (GAN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,029 kilometers (2,503 miles / 2,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Maldives with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Gan, it's 15:16 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,323 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 89° (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 Gan International Airport (GAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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