GUC
Gunnison
United States
14,482 km
8,998 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,482 km
8,998 mi / 7,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GUC NBO
Airport Name Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GUC NBO
ICAO Code KGUC HKJK
City Gunnison Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,680 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.530000, -106.930000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gunnison (GUC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,482 kilometers (8,998 miles / 7,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 08:13 in Gunnison, it's 18:13 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 2,350 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 323° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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