NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,883 km
8,627 miles
TOU
Touho
New Caledonia
Distance
13,883 km
8,627 mi / 7,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
117°
east southeast

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NBO TOU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Touho Airport
IATA Code NBO TOU
ICAO Code HKJK NWWU
City Nairobi Touho
Country Kenya New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -20.790000, 165.260000

Nairobi (NBO) to Touho (TOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Touho Airport (TOU) in Touho, New Caledonia is 13,883 kilometers (8,627 miles / 7,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Caledonia. 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 18:37 in Nairobi, it's 02:37 in Touho. With a 8-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. Touho 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 Touho (TOU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Touho Airport (TOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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