NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,199 km
7,580 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
12,199 km
7,580 mi / 6,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO TAU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code NBO TAU
ICAO Code HKJK SKTA
City Nairobi Tauramena
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 5.010000, -72.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 12,199 kilometers (7,580 miles / 6,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Nairobi, it's 12:04 in Tauramena. With a 8-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 3,868 feet between the two airports. Tauramena 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 Tauramena (TAU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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