GOK
Guthrie
United States
13,949 km
8,668 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,949 km
8,668 mi / 7,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GOK NBO
Airport Name Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GOK NBO
ICAO Code KGOK HKJK
City Guthrie Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,069 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.850000, -97.420000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Guthrie (GOK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport (GOK) in Guthrie, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,949 kilometers (8,668 miles / 7,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 13:24 in Guthrie, it's 22:24 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 4,261 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guthrie (GOK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport (GOK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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