LCL
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
13,190 km
8,196 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,190 km
8,196 mi / 7,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Havana
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LCL NBO
Airport Name La Coloma Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LCL NBO
ICAO Code MULM HKJK
City Pinar del Rio Nairobi
Country Cuba Kenya
Timezone America/Havana Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 131 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 22.340000, -83.640000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Pinar del Rio (LCL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Coloma Airport (LCL) in Pinar del Rio, Cuba to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,190 kilometers (8,196 miles / 7,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:04 in Pinar del Rio, it's 23:04 in Nairobi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,199 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than La Coloma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Pinar del Rio (LCL) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 La Coloma Airport (LCL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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