LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
6,970 km
4,331 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,970 km
4,331 mi / 3,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LIW NBO
Airport Name Loikaw Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LIW NBO
ICAO Code VYLK HKJK
City Loikaw Nairobi
Country Myanmar Kenya
Timezone Asia/Yangon Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,940 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 19.690000, 97.210000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Loikaw (LIW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,970 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Myanmar 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 18:53 in Loikaw, it's 15:23 in Nairobi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,390 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Loikaw Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Loikaw (LIW) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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