LZA
Luiza
DR Congo
1,737 km
1,080 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,737 km
1,080 mi / 938 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
69°
east northeast

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LZA NBO
Airport Name Luiza Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LZA NBO
ICAO Code FZUG HKJK
City Luiza Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,890 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -7.180000, 22.400000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Luiza (LZA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luiza Airport (LZA) in Luiza, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,737 kilometers (1,080 miles / 938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Luiza, it's 23:15 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,440 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Luiza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Luiza (LZA) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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