LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
5,936 km
3,688 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,936 km
3,688 mi / 3,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
144°
southeast

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LUG NBO
Airport Name Lugano Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LUG NBO
ICAO Code LSZA HKJK
City Lugano Nairobi
Country Switzerland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 915 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lugano (LUG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,936 kilometers (3,688 miles / 3,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:22 in Lugano, it's 14:22 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,415 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lugano Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 336° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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