LWS
Lewiston
United States
14,402 km
8,949 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,402 km
8,949 mi / 7,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LWS NBO
Airport Name Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LWS NBO
ICAO Code KLWS HKJK
City Lewiston Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,442 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, -117.020000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lewiston (LWS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,402 kilometers (8,949 miles / 7,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 08:54 in Lewiston, it's 19:54 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 3,888 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lewiston (LWS) follows a heading of 337° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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