NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,283 km
8,875 miles
TGZ
Tuxtla Gutierrez
Mexico
Distance
14,283 km
8,875 mi / 7,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TGZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Angel Albino Corzo International Airport
IATA Code NBO TGZ
ICAO Code HKJK MMTG
City Nairobi Tuxtla Gutierrez
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,499 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 16.560000, -93.020000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico is 14,283 kilometers (8,875 miles / 7,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Mexico. 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 07:49 in Nairobi, it's 22:49 in Tuxtla Gutierrez. With a 9-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 3,831 feet between the two airports. Angel Albino Corzo International 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 Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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