NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,257 km
2,024 miles
THB
Thaba-Tseka
Lesotho
Distance
3,257 km
2,024 mi / 1,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO THB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Thaba-Tseka Airport
IATA Code NBO THB
ICAO Code HKJK FXTA
City Nairobi Thaba-Tseka
Country Kenya Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,500 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -29.520000, 28.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Thaba-Tseka (THB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho is 3,257 kilometers (2,024 miles / 1,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Nairobi, it's 11:50 in Thaba-Tseka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,170 feet between the two airports. Thaba-Tseka Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Thaba-Tseka (THB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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