GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
4,773 km
2,966 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,773 km
2,966 mi / 2,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baku
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GNJ NBO
Airport Name Ganja Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GNJ NBO
ICAO Code UBBG HKJK
City Ganja Nairobi
Country Azerbaijan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Baku Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,086 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ganja (GNJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,773 kilometers (2,966 miles / 2,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Ganja, it's 22:44 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,244 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ganja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 10° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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