NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,714 km
7,900 miles
TSC
Taisha
Ecuador
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO TSC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Taisha Airport
IATA Code NBO TSC
ICAO Code HKJK SETH
City Nairobi Taisha
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,669 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -2.380000, -77.500000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taisha (TSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Taisha Airport (TSC) in Taisha, Ecuador is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Nairobi, it's 21:01 in Taisha. 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 3,661 feet between the two airports. Taisha 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 Taisha (TSC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Taisha Airport (TSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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