The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,958 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 12:02 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 04:02 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 4,790 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lightning Ridge Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 122° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.