LXR
Luxor
Egypt
3,035 km
1,886 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,035 km
1,886 mi / 1,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
171°
south

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LXR NBO
Airport Name Luxor International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LXR NBO
ICAO Code HELX HKJK
City Luxor Nairobi
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 294 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 25.670000, 32.710000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Luxor (LXR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,035 kilometers (1,886 miles / 1,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Egypt with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Luxor, it's 05:12 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,036 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Luxor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Luxor (LXR) follows a heading of 352° (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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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