LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
4,106 km
2,551 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,106 km
2,551 mi / 2,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
155°
south southeast

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LAQ NBO
Airport Name La Abraq Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LAQ NBO
ICAO Code HLLQ HKJK
City Al Bayda' Nairobi
Country Libya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,157 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.790000, 21.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,106 kilometers (2,551 miles / 2,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:02 in Al Bayda', it's 09:02 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,173 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than La Abraq Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) follows a heading of 339° (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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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