LSC
La Serena-Coquimbo
Chile
11,671 km
7,252 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,671 km
7,252 mi / 6,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santiago
Heading
100°
east

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Airport Comparison

LSC NBO
Airport Name La Florida Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LSC NBO
ICAO Code SCSE HKJK
City La Serena-Coquimbo Nairobi
Country Chile Kenya
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 481 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -29.920000, -71.200000 -1.320000, 36.930000

La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Florida Airport (LSC) in La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,671 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Chile 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 00:03 in La Serena-Coquimbo, it's 07:03 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than La Florida Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) follows a heading of 238° (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 La Florida Airport (LSC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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