GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
14,062 km
8,738 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,062 km
8,738 mi / 7,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Guatemala
Heading
81°
east

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GUA NBO
Airport Name La Aurora Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GUA NBO
ICAO Code MGGT HKJK
City Guatemala City Nairobi
Country Guatemala Kenya
Timezone America/Guatemala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,952 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 14.580000, -90.530000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Guatemala City (GUA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,062 kilometers (8,738 miles / 7,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Guatemala 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 10:08 in Guatemala City, it's 19:08 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.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guatemala City (GUA) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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