NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,600 km
994 miles
TDJ
Tadjoura
Djibouti
Distance
1,600 km
994 mi / 864 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
24°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO TDJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tadjoura Airport
IATA Code NBO TDJ
ICAO Code HKJK HDTJ
City Nairobi Tadjoura
Country Kenya Djibouti
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 5,330 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.780000, 42.920000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tadjoura (TDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) in Tadjoura, Djibouti is 1,600 kilometers (994 miles / 864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Djibouti. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:31 in Nairobi, it's 21:31 in Tadjoura.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,084 feet between the two airports. Tadjoura 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 Tadjoura (TDJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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