LHV
Lock Haven
United States
12,120 km
7,531 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,120 km
7,531 mi / 6,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LHV NBO
Airport Name William T Piper Memorial Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LHV NBO
ICAO Code KLHV HKJK
City Lock Haven Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 556 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.140000, -77.420000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lock Haven (LHV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) in Lock Haven, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,120 kilometers (7,531 miles / 6,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:51 in Lock Haven, it's 20:51 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 4,775 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than William T Piper Memorial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lock Haven (LHV) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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