LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
10,277 km
6,386 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,277 km
6,386 mi / 5,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

LIB NBO
Airport Name Limbunya Station Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LIB NBO
ICAO Code YLIM HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -17.250000, 129.880000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,277 kilometers (6,386 miles / 5,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Limbunya Station Airport, it's 06:34 in Nairobi. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Limbunya Station Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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