LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
6,659 km
4,138 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,659 km
4,138 mi / 3,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
143°
southeast

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LEY NBO
Airport Name Lelystad Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LEY NBO
ICAO Code EHLE HKJK
City Lelystad Nairobi
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -13 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lelystad (LEY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,659 kilometers (4,138 miles / 3,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Netherlands with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Lelystad, it's 02:34 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,343 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lelystad Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 338° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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