LCX
Longyan
China
9,053 km
5,625 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,053 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

LCX NBO
Airport Name Longyan Guanzhishan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LCX NBO
ICAO Code ZSLD HKJK
City Longyan Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,225 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 25.670000, 116.750000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Longyan (LCX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,053 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 China 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 19:21 in Longyan, it's 14:21 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 4,105 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Longyan Guanzhishan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Longyan (LCX) 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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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