LZU
Lawrenceville
United States
12,899 km
8,015 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,899 km
8,015 mi / 6,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

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LZU NBO
Airport Name Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LZU NBO
ICAO Code KLZU HKJK
City Lawrenceville Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,062 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.980000, -83.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lawrenceville (LZU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) in Lawrenceville, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,899 kilometers (8,015 miles / 6,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 23:54 in Lawrenceville, it's 07:54 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 4,269 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lawrenceville (LZU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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