Fly from Lodwar (LOK) to Nairobi International (NBO)
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As you depart Lodwar You will also see your conditions change from the brown arid areas of the North to a lush green of vegetation and wild forests such as Kapcherop Forest. You will take off and travel over Lake Baringo with the smaller Lake Logipi visible on your left before proceeding to depart Lodwar is the largest town in Northern Kenya before your arrival at the South West city of Nairobi.
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Distance and Flight Time
The average flying distance from Lodwar to Nairobi Wilson is 550 kilometres and will take you around 1 hour and 50 minutes to travel from the airport to airport. The trip offers you some time to relax, watch your favourite TV series or a complete a chapter in your book and by the time you finish your entertainment you should be preparing for landing.
There are regular flights servicing the Nairobi International to Lodwar route from Fly540
If you prefer to get a better lay of the land you can also travel by road by hiring a car or booking a bus, travelling by road you will have to cover around 604 kilometres which should take you just under 11 hours and 15 minutes to complete.
Not to Miss During Flights
As you depart Lodwar will cross the seasonal Turkwel River which flows from Mount Elgon to Lake Turkana. The landscape will change from an arid environment of Turkana National Park and Mount Nasalot which will be visible on your right-hand side. After takeoff, your flight will head South over the lush and hilly western province of Kenya with Mount Elgon which spans the border between Kenya and Uganda visible on your right.
Airport & Layover Tips
Nairobi International airport is also known as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, also known by its IATA Code NBO and ICAO Code HKJK, is the largest and busiest international airport in Kenya. It is the gateway to Kenya (9th busiest in Africa). The capital city airport handles thousands of travellers every week and can be quite overwhelming should you be travelling from your smaller rural areas.
The centre of Nairobi is 14 kilometres from the International airport and is an approximate 30-minute drive.
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