GIB
Gibraltar
GI
6,037 km
3,751 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,037 km
3,751 mi / 3,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
124°
southeast

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GIB NBO
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GIB NBO
ICAO Code LXGB HKJK
City Gibraltar Nairobi
Country GI Kenya
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,037 kilometers (3,751 miles / 3,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting GI with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Gibraltar, it's 23:10 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gibraltar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 318° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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