LRV
Los Roques
Venezuela
11,517 km
7,156 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,517 km
7,156 mi / 6,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
88°
east

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LRV NBO
Airport Name Gran Roque Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LRV NBO
ICAO Code SVRS HKJK
City Los Roques Nairobi
Country Venezuela Kenya
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 17 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 11.950000, -66.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Los Roques (LRV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gran Roque Airport (LRV) in Los Roques, Venezuela to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,517 kilometers (7,156 miles / 6,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 13:42 in Los Roques, it's 20:42 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 5,313 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gran Roque Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Los Roques (LRV) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Gran Roque Airport (LRV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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