GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
10,999 km
6,835 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,999 km
6,835 mi / 5,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

GTE NBO
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GTE NBO
ICAO Code YGTE HKJK
City Groote Eylandt Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 53 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,999 kilometers (6,835 miles / 5,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Groote Eylandt, it's 21:08 in Nairobi. With a 6.5-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 5,277 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Groote Eylandt Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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