NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,607 km
7,213 miles
TGN
Latrobe Valley Airport
Australia
Distance
11,607 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TGN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Latrobe Valley Airport
IATA Code NBO TGN
ICAO Code HKJK YLTV
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,330 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -38.210000, 146.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) in Latrobe Valley Airport, Australia is 11,607 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Nairobi, it's 00:15 in Latrobe Valley Airport. 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 5,150 feet between the two airports. Latrobe Valley 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 Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 257° (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 Latrobe Valley Airport (TGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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