LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
2,089 km
1,298 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,089 km
1,298 mi / 1,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
47°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LXU NBO
Airport Name Lukulu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LXU NBO
ICAO Code FLLK HKJK
City Lukulu Nairobi
Country Zambia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,480 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -14.370000, 23.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lukulu (LXU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,089 kilometers (1,298 miles / 1,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Lukulu, it's 08:31 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,850 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lukulu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lukulu (LXU) follows a heading of 225° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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