LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
11,030 km
6,854 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,030 km
6,854 mi / 5,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

LGH NBO
Airport Name Leigh Creek Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LGH NBO
ICAO Code YLEC HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 856 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -30.600000, 138.430000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,030 kilometers (6,854 miles / 5,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Leigh Creek Airport, it's 18:54 in Nairobi. With a 7.5-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 4,474 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Leigh Creek Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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