LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
1,221 km
759 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,221 km
759 mi / 659 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LIX NBO
Airport Name Likoma Island Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LIX NBO
ICAO Code FWLK HKJK
City Likoma Island Nairobi
Country Malawi Kenya
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,600 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -12.080000, 34.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Likoma Island (LIX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,221 kilometers (759 miles / 659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Malawi with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Likoma Island, it's 13:50 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,730 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Likoma Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Likoma Island (LIX) follows a heading of 191° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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