LGL
Long Datih
Malaysia
8,709 km
5,412 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,709 km
5,412 mi / 4,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

LGL NBO
Airport Name Long Lellang Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LGL NBO
ICAO Code WBGF HKJK
City Long Datih Nairobi
Country Malaysia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,400 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 3.420000, 115.150000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Long Datih (LGL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Lellang Airport (LGL) in Long Datih, Malaysia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,709 kilometers (5,412 miles / 4,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Long Datih, it's 23:59 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,930 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Long Lellang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Long Datih (LGL) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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