NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,320 km
9,519 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
15,320 km
9,519 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
93°
east

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NBO TBF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code NBO TBF
ICAO Code HKJK NGTE
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 15,320 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Kiribati. 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 18:31 in Nairobi, it's 03:31 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 9-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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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