NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,232 km
4,494 miles
TCZ
Tengchong
China
Distance
7,232 km
4,494 mi / 3,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TCZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
IATA Code NBO TCZ
ICAO Code HKJK ZUTC
City Nairobi Tengchong
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 24.940000, 98.490000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tengchong (TCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 7,232 kilometers (4,494 miles / 3,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with China. 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 03:00 in Nairobi, it's 08:00 in Tengchong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tengchong (TCZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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