GYS
Guangyuan
China
8,111 km
5,040 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,111 km
5,040 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

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GYS NBO
Airport Name Guangyuan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GYS NBO
ICAO Code ZUGU HKJK
City Guangyuan Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.390000, 105.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Guangyuan (GYS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangyuan Airport (GYS) in Guangyuan, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,111 kilometers (5,040 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Guangyuan, it's 19:48 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Guangyuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guangyuan (GYS) follows a heading of 55° (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 Guangyuan Airport (GYS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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