LUR
Cape Lisburne
United States
12,306 km
7,647 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,306 km
7,647 mi / 6,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LUR NBO
Airport Name Cape Lisburne Lrrs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LUR NBO
ICAO Code PALU HKJK
City Cape Lisburne Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 14 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 68.880000, -166.110000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cape Lisburne (LUR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Lisburne Lrrs Airport (LUR) in Cape Lisburne, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,306 kilometers (7,647 miles / 6,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 12:25 in Cape Lisburne, it's 00:25 in Nairobi. With a 12-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 5,316 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cape Lisburne Lrrs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Lisburne (LUR) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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