LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,443 km
7,111 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,443 km
7,111 mi / 6,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

LHI NBO
Airport Name Lereh Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LHI NBO
ICAO Code WAJL HKJK
City Lereh-Papua Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,317 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,443 kilometers (7,111 miles / 6,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Indonesia 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 05:48 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 23:48 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 4,013 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lereh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 94° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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