GFN
Grafton Airport
Australia
12,425 km
7,720 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,425 km
7,720 mi / 6,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GFN NBO
Airport Name Grafton Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GFN NBO
ICAO Code YGFN HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 110 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -29.760000, 153.030000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Grafton Airport (GFN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grafton Airport (GFN) in Grafton Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,425 kilometers (7,720 miles / 6,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Australia 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 23:39 in Grafton Airport, it's 15:39 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 5,220 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Grafton Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Grafton Airport (GFN) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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