LDX
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
GF
10,128 km
6,293 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,128 km
6,293 mi / 5,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cayenne
Heading
91°
east

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LDX NBO
Airport Name Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LDX NBO
ICAO Code SOOM HKJK
City Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Nairobi
Country GF Kenya
Timezone America/Cayenne Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 16 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 5.480000, -54.030000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX) in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, GF to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,128 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 GF 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 07:15 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, it's 13:15 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 5,314 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX) follows a heading of 275° (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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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