LNJ
Lincang
China
7,353 km
4,569 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,353 km
4,569 mi / 3,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LNJ NBO
Airport Name Lincang Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LNJ NBO
ICAO Code ZPLC HKJK
City Lincang Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,127 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 23.740000, 100.030000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lincang (LNJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,353 kilometers (4,569 miles / 3,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 China 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 04:31 in Lincang, it's 23:31 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lincang (LNJ) follows a heading of 63° (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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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