NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,292 km
2,046 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
3,292 km
2,046 mi / 1,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TCU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code NBO TCU
ICAO Code HKJK FATN
City Nairobi Homeward
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Nairobi (NBO) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 3,292 kilometers (2,046 miles / 1,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Nairobi, it's 10:12 in Homeward.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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