GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
1,475 km
916 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,475 km
916 mi / 796 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
233°
southwest

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GLK NBO
Airport Name Galcaio Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GLK NBO
ICAO Code HCMR HKJK
City Galcaio Nairobi
Country Somalia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 975 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.780000, 47.450000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Galcaio (GLK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,475 kilometers (916 miles / 796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Galcaio, it's 20:00 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,355 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Galcaio Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Galcaio (GLK) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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