LDS
Yichun
China
10,272 km
6,383 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,272 km
6,383 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

LDS NBO
Airport Name Lindu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LDS NBO
ICAO Code ZYLD HKJK
City Yichun Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 791 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 129.020000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Yichun (LDS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lindu Airport (LDS) in Yichun, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,272 kilometers (6,383 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 04:41 in Yichun, it's 23:41 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 4,539 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lindu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Yichun (LDS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Lindu Airport (LDS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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