NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,320 km
3,306 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
5,320 km
3,306 mi / 2,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TMD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code NBO TMD
ICAO Code HKJK GQNH
City Nairobi Timbedra
Country Kenya Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5,330 ft 692 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 16.230000, -8.170000

Nairobi (NBO) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 5,320 kilometers (3,306 miles / 2,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:29 in Nairobi, it's 10:29 in Timbedra. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,638 feet between the two airports. Timbedra 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 Timbedra (TMD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Timbedra Airport (TMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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