LZN
Nangang Island
Taiwan
9,377 km
5,827 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,377 km
5,827 mi / 5,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
266°
west

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LZN NBO
Airport Name Matsu Nangan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LZN NBO
ICAO Code RCFG HKJK
City Nangang Island Nairobi
Country Taiwan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 232 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 26.160000, 119.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Nangang Island (LZN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN) in Nangang Island, Taiwan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,377 kilometers (5,827 miles / 5,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Nangang Island, it's 23:37 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,098 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Matsu Nangan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Nangang Island (LZN) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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