LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
1,558 km
968 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,558 km
968 mi / 841 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LBO NBO
Airport Name Lusambo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LBO NBO
ICAO Code FZVI HKJK
City Lusambo Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,407 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.960000, 23.380000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lusambo (LBO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,558 kilometers (968 miles / 841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:35 in Lusambo, it's 15:35 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,923 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lusambo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusambo (LBO) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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