LSM
Long Semado
Malaysia
8,763 km
5,445 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,763 km
5,445 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

LSM NBO
Airport Name Long Semado Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LSM NBO
ICAO Code WBGD HKJK
City Long Semado Nairobi
Country Malaysia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,150 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, 115.600000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Long Semado (LSM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Semado Airport (LSM) in Long Semado, Malaysia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,763 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,731 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 00:58 in Long Semado, it's 19:58 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 3,180 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Long Semado Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Long Semado (LSM) follows a heading of 85° (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 Semado Airport (LSM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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