LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
11,574 km
7,192 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,574 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/La_Paz
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LPB NBO
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LPB NBO
ICAO Code SLLP HKJK
City La Paz / El Alto Nairobi
Country Bolivia Kenya
Timezone America/La_Paz Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13,355 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -1.320000, 36.930000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,574 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Bolivia 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 23:58 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 06:58 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 8,025 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than El Alto International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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