GWT
Westerland
Germany
6,776 km
4,210 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,776 km
4,210 mi / 3,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
147°
south southeast

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GWT NBO
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GWT NBO
ICAO Code EDXW HKJK
City Westerland Nairobi
Country Germany Kenya
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 51 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Westerland (GWT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,776 kilometers (4,210 miles / 3,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:43 in Westerland, it's 16:43 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,279 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Westerland Sylt Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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