LBJ
Labuan Bajo-Flores Island
Indonesia
9,212 km
5,724 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,212 km
5,724 mi / 4,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

LBJ NBO
Airport Name Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LBJ NBO
ICAO Code WATO HKJK
City Labuan Bajo-Flores Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 66 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 119.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,212 kilometers (5,724 miles / 4,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 19:51 in Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, it's 14:51 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,264 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Labuan Bajo-Flores Island (LBJ) follows a heading of 98° (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 Komodo (Mutiara II) Airport (LBJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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