LCM
La Cumbre
Argentina
11,021 km
6,848 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,021 km
6,848 mi / 5,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

LCM NBO
Airport Name La Cumbre Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LCM NBO
ICAO Code SACC HKJK
City La Cumbre Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,733 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -31.010000, -64.530000 -1.320000, 36.930000

La Cumbre (LCM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Cumbre Airport (LCM) in La Cumbre, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,021 kilometers (6,848 miles / 5,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:32 in La Cumbre, it's 18:32 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 1,597 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than La Cumbre Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to La Cumbre (LCM) follows a heading of 238° (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 La Cumbre Airport (LCM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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