GEF
Liangia
Solomon Islands
13,252 km
8,234 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,252 km
8,234 mi / 7,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

GEF NBO
Airport Name Geva Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GEF NBO
ICAO Code AGEV HKJK
City Liangia Nairobi
Country Solomon Islands Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 156.600000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Liangia (GEF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geva Airport (GEF) in Liangia, Solomon Islands to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,252 kilometers (8,234 miles / 7,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:12 in Liangia, it's 15:12 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Geva Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Liangia (GEF) follows a heading of 99° (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 Geva Airport (GEF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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