GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
1,540 km
957 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,540 km
957 mi / 831 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
182°
south

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GDQ NBO
Airport Name Gonder Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GDQ NBO
ICAO Code HAGN HKJK
City Gondar Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,449 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gondar (GDQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,540 kilometers (957 miles / 831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Gondar, it's 09:51 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,119 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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