NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,529 km
7,785 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
12,529 km
7,785 mi / 6,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TAN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code NBO TAN
ICAO Code HKJK YTGA
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 12,529 kilometers (7,785 miles / 6,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Australia. 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 02:59 in Nairobi, it's 09:59 in Tangalooma Airport. 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Tangalooma 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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