LPJ
Guayabal
Venezuela
11,543 km
7,173 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,543 km
7,173 mi / 6,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
90°
east

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LPJ NBO
Airport Name Armando Schwarck Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LPJ NBO
ICAO Code SVAS HKJK
City Guayabal Nairobi
Country Venezuela Kenya
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 266 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, -66.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Guayabal (LPJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) in Guayabal, Venezuela to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,543 kilometers (7,173 miles / 6,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Venezuela 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 05:56 in Guayabal, it's 12:56 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 5,064 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Armando Schwarck Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guayabal (LPJ) follows a heading of 276° (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 Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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