The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,747 kilometers (7,299 miles / 6,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 23:47 in Nairobi. 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 5,253 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lockhart River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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