NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,934 km
8,658 miles
TKZ
Tokoroa
New Zealand
Distance
13,934 km
8,658 mi / 7,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TKZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tokoroa Airfield
IATA Code NBO TKZ
ICAO Code HKJK NZTO
City Nairobi Tokoroa
Country Kenya New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,220 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -38.240000, 175.890000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tokoroa (TKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) in Tokoroa, New Zealand is 13,934 kilometers (8,658 miles / 7,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:47 in Nairobi, it's 09:47 in Tokoroa. With a 10-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 4,110 feet between the two airports. Tokoroa Airfield 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 Tokoroa (TKZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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