LVK
Livermore
United States
15,424 km
9,584 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,424 km
9,584 mi / 8,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
33°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

LVK NBO
Airport Name Livermore Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LVK NBO
ICAO Code KLVK HKJK
City Livermore Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 400 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.690000, -121.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Livermore (LVK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) in Livermore, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,424 kilometers (9,584 miles / 8,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Livermore, it's 07:28 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 4,930 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Livermore Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Livermore (LVK) follows a heading of 334° (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 Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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