GYN
Goiania
Brazil
9,555 km
5,937 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,555 km
5,937 mi / 5,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

GYN NBO
Airport Name Santa Genoveva Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GYN NBO
ICAO Code SBGO HKJK
City Goiania Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,450 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.630000, -49.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Goiania (GYN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Genoveva Airport (GYN) in Goiania, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,555 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Brazil with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Goiania, it's 17:29 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 2,880 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Santa Genoveva Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Goiania (GYN) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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