NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,719 km
7,282 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,719 km
7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO TAJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code NBO TAJ
ICAO Code HKJK AYTJ
City Nairobi Aitape
Country Kenya Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,330 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Nairobi (NBO) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 11,719 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Kenya with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Nairobi, it's 07:25 in Aitape. With a 7-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 5,297 feet between the two airports. Tadji Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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