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.