GUL
Goulburn Airport
Australia
11,982 km
7,445 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,982 km
7,445 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GUL NBO
Airport Name Goulburn Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GUL NBO
ICAO Code YGLB HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,141 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -34.810000, 149.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Goulburn Airport (GUL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goulburn Airport (GUL) in Goulburn Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,982 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 11:14 in Goulburn Airport, it's 03:14 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 3,189 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Goulburn Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Goulburn Airport (GUL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Goulburn Airport (GUL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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