Airport Comparison
| GGS | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gobernador Gregores Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | GGS | NBO |
| ICAO Code | SAWR | HKJK |
| City | Gobernador Gregores | Nairobi |
| Country | Argentina | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 356 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | -48.780000, -70.150000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Gobernador Gregores (GGS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gobernador Gregores Airport (GGS) in Gobernador Gregores, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,136 kilometers (6,919 miles / 6,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.
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 Argentina with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Gobernador Gregores, it's 00:26 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 4,974 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gobernador Gregores Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gobernador Gregores (GGS) follows a heading of 220° (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 Gobernador Gregores Airport (GGS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.