GNN
Ghinnir
Ethiopia
1,031 km
641 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,031 km
641 mi / 557 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GNN NBO
Airport Name Ghinnir Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GNN NBO
ICAO Code HAGH HKJK
City Ghinnir Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,499 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.150000, 40.720000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ghinnir (GNN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghinnir Airport (GNN) in Ghinnir, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,031 kilometers (641 miles / 557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:04 in Ghinnir, it's 17:04 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,169 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Ghinnir Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ghinnir (GNN) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Ghinnir Airport (GNN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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