NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,408 km
3,360 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
5,408 km
3,360 mi / 2,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TQN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code NBO TQN
ICAO Code HKJK OATQ
City Nairobi Taloqan
Country Kenya Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.770000, 69.530000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 5,408 kilometers (3,360 miles / 2,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:13 in Nairobi, it's 23:43 in Taloqan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,724 feet between the two airports. Talolqan 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 Taloqan (TQN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 226° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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