LKH
Long Akah
Malaysia
8,668 km
5,386 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,668 km
5,386 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

LKH NBO
Airport Name Long Akah Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LKH NBO
ICAO Code WBGL HKJK
City Long Akah Nairobi
Country Malaysia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 289 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 3.300000, 114.780000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Long Akah (LKH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Akah Airport (LKH) in Long Akah, Malaysia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,668 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Malaysia 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 05:04 in Long Akah, it's 00:04 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,041 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Long Akah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Long Akah (LKH) follows a heading of 86° (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 Long Akah Airport (LKH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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