LPG
La Plata
Argentina
10,362 km
6,439 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,362 km
6,439 mi / 5,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

LPG NBO
Airport Name La Plata Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LPG NBO
ICAO Code SADL HKJK
City La Plata Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 72 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -34.970000, -57.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

La Plata (LPG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Plata Airport (LPG) in La Plata, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,362 kilometers (6,439 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in La Plata, it's 23:47 in Nairobi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,258 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than La Plata Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to La Plata (LPG) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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