GOM
Goma
DR Congo
856 km
532 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
856 km
532 mi / 462 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GOM NBO
Airport Name Goma International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GOM NBO
ICAO Code FZNA HKJK
City Goma Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,089 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -1.670000, 29.240000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Goma (GOM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 856 kilometers (532 miles / 462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Goma, it's 12:55 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Goma (GOM) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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