NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,143 km
8,167 miles
TEH
Tetlin
United States
Distance
13,143 km
8,167 mi / 7,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO TEH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tetlin Airport
IATA Code NBO TEH
ICAO Code HKJK K3T4
City Nairobi Tetlin
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,671 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 63.120000, -142.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tetlin (TEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tetlin Airport (TEH) in Tetlin, United States is 13,143 kilometers (8,167 miles / 7,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:18 in Nairobi, it's 03:18 in Tetlin. With a 12-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 3,659 feet between the two airports. Tetlin 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 Tetlin (TEH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Tetlin Airport (TEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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