NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,529 km
2,814 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
4,529 km
2,814 mi / 2,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TIP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code NBO TIP
ICAO Code HKJK HLLT
City Nairobi Tripoli
Country Kenya Libya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,330 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.660000, 13.160000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 4,529 kilometers (2,814 miles / 2,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Nairobi, it's 22:24 in Tripoli.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,067 feet between the two airports. Tripoli 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 Tripoli (TIP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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