The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,939 kilometers (5,554 miles / 4,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Norway 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 06:36 in Longyearbyen, it's 07:36 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,242 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Svalbard Airport Longyear. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.