GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
12,387 km
7,697 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,387 km
7,697 mi / 6,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

GKL NBO
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GKL NBO
ICAO Code YGKL HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 21 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,387 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 04:10 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 21:10 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,309 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 116° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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