LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
6,919 km
4,299 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,919 km
4,299 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
135°
southeast

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LYE NBO
Airport Name RAF Lyneham Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LYE NBO
ICAO Code EGDL HKJK
City Lyneham Nairobi
Country United Kingdom Kenya
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 513 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 51.510000, -1.990000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lyneham (LYE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,919 kilometers (4,299 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Lyneham, it's 06:32 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,817 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than RAF Lyneham. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lyneham (LYE) 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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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