LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
1,495 km
929 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,495 km
929 mi / 807 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
189°
south

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LLI NBO
Airport Name Lalibella Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LLI NBO
ICAO Code HALL HKJK
City Lalibela Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,506 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.980000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lalibela (LLI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,495 kilometers (929 miles / 807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Lalibela, it's 17:22 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,176 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Lalibella Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lalibela (LLI) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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