NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,154 km
6,931 miles
TJA
Tarija
Bolivia
Distance
11,154 km
6,931 mi / 6,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TJA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA Code NBO TJA
ICAO Code HKJK SLTJ
City Nairobi Tarija
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,079 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -21.560000, -64.700000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tarija (TJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 11,154 kilometers (6,931 miles / 6,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Nairobi, it's 23:12 in Tarija. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tarija (TJA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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