LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
515 km
320 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
515 km
320 mi / 278 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOK NBO
Airport Name Lodwar Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LOK NBO
ICAO Code HKLO HKJK
City Lodwar Nairobi
Country Kenya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,715 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 35.610000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lodwar (LOK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 515 kilometers (320 miles / 278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 a domestic route within Kenya. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Lodwar, it's 04:24 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,615 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lodwar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lodwar (LOK) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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