LBG
Paris
France
6,497 km
4,037 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,497 km
4,037 mi / 3,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
138°
southeast

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LBG NBO
Airport Name Paris-Le Bourget Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LBG NBO
ICAO Code LFPB HKJK
City Paris Nairobi
Country France Kenya
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 218 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 48.970000, 2.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Paris (LBG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, France to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,497 kilometers (4,037 miles / 3,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Paris, it's 14:14 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,112 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Paris-Le Bourget Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Paris (LBG) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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