NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
482 km
299 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
482 km
299 mi / 260 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
151°
south southeast

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NBO TGT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code NBO TGT
ICAO Code HKJK HTTG
City Nairobi Tanga
Country Kenya Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,330 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 482 kilometers (299 miles / 260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Nairobi, it's 23:49 in Tanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,201 feet between the two airports. Tanga 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 Tanga (TGT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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