NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,368 km
7,685 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NBW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code NBO NBW
ICAO Code HKJK MUGM
City Nairobi Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country Kenya Cuba
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Havana
Elevation 5,330 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 19.910000, -75.210000

Nairobi (NBO) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:03 in Nairobi, it's 15:03 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. With a 8-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 5,274 feet between the two airports. Leeward Point Field sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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