GHB
Governor's Harbour
Bahamas
12,400 km
7,705 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,400 km
7,705 mi / 6,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Nassau
Heading
81°
east

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GHB NBO
Airport Name Governor's Harbour Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GHB NBO
ICAO Code MYEM HKJK
City Governor's Harbour Nairobi
Country Bahamas Kenya
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 25.280000, -76.330000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Governor's Harbour (GHB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB) in Governor's Harbour, Bahamas to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,400 kilometers (7,705 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Governor's Harbour, it's 13:39 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 5,304 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Governor's Harbour Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Governor's Harbour (GHB) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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