LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
1,579 km
981 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,579 km
981 mi / 852 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
345°
north northwest

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LFB NBO
Airport Name Lumbo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LFB NBO
ICAO Code FQLU HKJK
City Lumbo Nairobi
Country Mozambique Kenya
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 33 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -15.030000, 40.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lumbo (LFB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,579 kilometers (981 miles / 852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:18 in Lumbo, it's 14:18 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,297 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lumbo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lumbo (LFB) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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