Airport Comparison
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.