The flight distance from Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,034 kilometers (8,099 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 14:31 in Grand Rapids, it's 23:31 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 3,974 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) follows a heading of 324° (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 Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.