LOC
Lock
Australia
10,737 km
6,671 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,737 km
6,671 mi / 5,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

LOC NBO
Airport Name Lock Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LOC NBO
ICAO Code YLOK HKJK
City Lock Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 350 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -33.540000, 135.690000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lock (LOC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,737 kilometers (6,671 miles / 5,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 12:47 in Lock, it's 05:17 in Nairobi. With a 7.5-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 4,980 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lock Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lock (LOC) follows a heading of 124° (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 Lock Airport (LOC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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