The flight distance from Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 515 kilometers (320 miles / 278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 a domestic route within Kenya. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Lodwar, it's 02:50 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,615 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lodwar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lodwar (LOK) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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