LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
1,132 km
703 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,132 km
703 mi / 611 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
227°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

LFO NBO
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LFO NBO
ICAO Code HAKL HKJK
City Kelafo Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,730 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kelafo (LFO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,132 kilometers (703 miles / 611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Kelafo, it's 22:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,600 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kelafo East Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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