LTW
Leonardtown
United States
12,128 km
7,536 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,128 km
7,536 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LTW NBO
Airport Name St Mary's County Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LTW NBO
ICAO Code K2W6 HKJK
City Leonardtown Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 142 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.320000, -76.550000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Leonardtown (LTW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) in Leonardtown, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,128 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Leonardtown, it's 04:09 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,188 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than St Mary's County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Leonardtown (LTW) follows a heading of 310° (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 St Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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