Airport Comparison
| LAH | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | LAH | NBO |
| ICAO Code | WAPH | HKJK |
| City | Labuha-Halmahera Island | Nairobi |
| Country | Indonesia | Kenya |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 49 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.640000, 127.500000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,069 kilometers (6,257 miles / 5,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.
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 Indonesia 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 01:39 in Labuha-Halmahera Island, it's 19:39 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 5,281 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) follows a heading of 91° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.