NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,027 km
8,095 miles
TBP
Tumbes
Peru
Distance
13,027 km
8,095 mi / 7,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO TBP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code NBO TBP
ICAO Code HKJK SPME
City Nairobi Tumbes
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 115 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -3.550000, -80.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tumbes (TBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) in Tumbes, Peru is 13,027 kilometers (8,095 miles / 7,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Peru. 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 08:41 in Nairobi, it's 00:41 in Tumbes. 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 5,215 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez 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 Tumbes (TBP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 93° (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 Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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