LKB
Lakeba Island
Fiji
15,543 km
9,658 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,543 km
9,658 mi / 8,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
245°
west southwest

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LKB NBO
Airport Name Lakeba Island Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LKB NBO
ICAO Code NFNK HKJK
City Lakeba Island Nairobi
Country Fiji Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 280 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -18.200000, -178.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lakeba Island (LKB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) in Lakeba Island, Fiji to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,543 kilometers (9,658 miles / 8,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Fiji 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 15:19 in Lakeba Island, it's 06:19 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 5,050 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lakeba Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lakeba Island (LKB) follows a heading of 121° (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 Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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