LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
1,759 km
1,093 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,759 km
1,093 mi / 950 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIQ NBO
Airport Name Lisala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LIQ NBO
ICAO Code FZGA HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,509 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 2.170000, 21.500000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,759 kilometers (1,093 miles / 950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:27 in Lisala Airport, it's 19:27 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,821 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lisala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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