LOH
La Toma (Catamayo)
Ecuador
12,912 km
8,023 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,912 km
8,023 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

LOH NBO
Airport Name Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LOH NBO
ICAO Code SETM HKJK
City La Toma (Catamayo) Nairobi
Country Ecuador Kenya
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,056 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.000000, -79.370000 -1.320000, 36.930000

La Toma (Catamayo) (LOH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport (LOH) in La Toma (Catamayo), Ecuador to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,912 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:54 in La Toma (Catamayo), it's 12:54 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 1,274 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to La Toma (Catamayo) (LOH) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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