GMT
Granite Mountain
United States
12,743 km
7,918 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,743 km
7,918 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GMT NBO
Airport Name Granite Mountain Air Station Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GMT NBO
ICAO Code PAGZ HKJK
City Granite Mountain Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,313 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 65.400000, -161.300000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Granite Mountain (GMT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) in Granite Mountain, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,743 kilometers (7,918 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Granite Mountain, it's 19:37 in Nairobi. With a 12-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 4,017 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Granite Mountain Air Station. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Granite Mountain (GMT) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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