LBV
Libreville
Gabon
3,066 km
1,905 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,066 km
1,905 mi / 1,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

LBV NBO
Airport Name Leon M Ba Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LBV NBO
ICAO Code FOOL HKJK
City Libreville Nairobi
Country Gabon Kenya
Timezone Africa/Libreville Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 39 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.460000, 9.410000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Libreville (LBV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,066 kilometers (1,905 miles / 1,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Gabon with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Libreville, it's 14:35 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Leon M Ba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Libreville (LBV) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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