LBX
Lubang Airport
Philippines
9,307 km
5,783 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,307 km
5,783 mi / 5,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
267°
west

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Airport Comparison

LBX NBO
Airport Name Lubang Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LBX NBO
ICAO Code RPLU HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Philippines Kenya
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 43 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 13.860000, 120.110000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lubang Airport (LBX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubang Airport (LBX) in Lubang Airport, Philippines to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,307 kilometers (5,783 miles / 5,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Philippines 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 23:08 in Lubang Airport, it's 18:08 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 5,287 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lubang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubang Airport (LBX) follows a heading of 76° (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 Lubang Airport (LBX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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