NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,705 km
9,137 miles
TSL
Tamuin Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,705 km
9,137 mi / 7,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TSL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tamuin Airport
IATA Code NBO TSL
ICAO Code HKJK MMTN
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,330 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 22.040000, -98.810000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tamuin Airport (TSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tamuin Airport (TSL) in Tamuin Airport, Mexico is 14,705 kilometers (9,137 miles / 7,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:43 in Nairobi, it's 10:43 in Tamuin Airport. With a 9-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 5,166 feet between the two airports. Tamuin 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 Tamuin Airport (TSL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Tamuin Airport (TSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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