GUM
Guam
Guam
11,973 km
7,440 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,973 km
7,440 mi / 6,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Guam
Heading
273°
west

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GUM NBO
Airport Name Guam International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GUM NBO
ICAO Code PGUM HKJK
City Guam Nairobi
Country Guam Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Guam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 305 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 13.500000, 144.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Guam (GUM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guam International Airport (GUM) in Guam, Guam to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,973 kilometers (7,440 miles / 6,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Guam 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 04:56 in Guam, it's 21:56 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,025 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Guam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guam (GUM) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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