Airport Comparison
Nairobi (NBO) to Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) in Tikong-Taliabu Island, Indonesia is 9,740 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.
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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Nairobi, it's 18:17 in Tikong-Taliabu Island. With a 6-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 5,321 feet between the two airports. Taliabu Island 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 Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.