NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,145 km
9,411 miles
TPH
Tonopah
United States
Distance
15,145 km
9,411 mi / 8,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
330°
north northwest

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NBO TPH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tonopah Airport
IATA Code NBO TPH
ICAO Code HKJK KTPH
City Nairobi Tonopah
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,430 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.060000, -117.090000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tonopah (TPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tonopah Airport (TPH) in Tonopah, United States is 15,145 kilometers (9,411 miles / 8,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:53 in Nairobi, it's 09:53 in Tonopah. With a 11-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 Tonopah (TPH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Tonopah Airport (TPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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