GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
6,606 km
4,105 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,606 km
4,105 mi / 3,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GLZ NBO
Airport Name Gilze Rijen Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GLZ NBO
ICAO Code EHGR HKJK
City Breda Nairobi
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 49 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 51.570000, 4.930000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Breda (GLZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,606 kilometers (4,105 miles / 3,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Breda, it's 17:47 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,281 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gilze Rijen Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Breda (GLZ) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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