NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,980 km
8,687 miles
TMZ
Thames Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
13,980 km
8,687 mi / 7,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TMZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Thames Aerodrome
IATA Code NBO TMZ
ICAO Code HKJK NZTH
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -37.160000, 175.550000

Nairobi (NBO) to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) in Thames Aerodrome, New Zealand is 13,980 kilometers (8,687 miles / 7,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 18:33 in Nairobi, it's 04:33 in Thames Aerodrome. 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Thames Aerodrome 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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