GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
1,560 km
969 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,560 km
969 mi / 842 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
68°
east northeast

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GDJ NBO
Airport Name Gandajika Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GDJ NBO
ICAO Code FZWC HKJK
City Gandajika Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,618 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gandajika (GDJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,560 kilometers (969 miles / 842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Gandajika, it's 21:34 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,712 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gandajika Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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