LFW
Lome
Togo
4,048 km
2,515 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,048 km
2,515 mi / 2,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Lome
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

LFW NBO
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LFW NBO
ICAO Code DXXX HKJK
City Lome Nairobi
Country Togo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lome Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 72 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lome (LFW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,048 kilometers (2,515 miles / 2,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Togo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Lome, it's 07:24 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,258 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lome-Tokoin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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