GPS
Baltra
Ecuador
14,141 km
8,787 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,141 km
8,787 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Pacific/Galapagos
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

GPS NBO
Airport Name Seymour Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GPS NBO
ICAO Code SEGS HKJK
City Baltra Nairobi
Country Ecuador Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Galapagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 207 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -0.450000, -90.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Baltra (GPS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seymour Airport (GPS) in Baltra, Ecuador to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,141 kilometers (8,787 miles / 7,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in Baltra, it's 22:45 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 5,123 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Seymour Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Baltra (GPS) follows a heading of 268° (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 Seymour Airport (GPS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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