NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,460 km
7,121 miles
ZGL
South Galway Airport
Australia
Distance
11,460 km
7,121 mi / 6,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO ZGL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport South Galway Airport
IATA Code NBO ZGL
ICAO Code HKJK YSGW
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -25.680000, 142.110000

Nairobi (NBO) to South Galway Airport (ZGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 11,460 kilometers (7,121 miles / 6,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Nairobi, it's 00:07 in South Galway Airport. With a 7-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 5,214 feet between the two airports. South Galway Airport 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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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