LTC
Lai
Chad
2,577 km
1,601 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,577 km
1,601 mi / 1,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
116°
east southeast

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LTC NBO
Airport Name Lai Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LTC NBO
ICAO Code FTTH HKJK
City Lai Nairobi
Country Chad Kenya
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,171 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.400000, 16.300000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lai (LTC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,577 kilometers (1,601 miles / 1,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Lai, it's 16:25 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,159 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lai (LTC) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Lai Airport (LTC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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