GYG
Magan
Russia
10,274 km
6,384 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,274 km
6,384 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

GYG NBO
Airport Name Magan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GYG NBO
ICAO Code UEMM HKJK
City Magan Nairobi
Country Russia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 577 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 62.100000, 129.550000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Magan (GYG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magan Airport (GYG) in Magan, Russia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,274 kilometers (6,384 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Russia 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 11:54 in Magan, it's 05:54 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 4,753 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Magan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Magan (GYG) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Magan Airport (GYG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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