NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
810 km
503 miles
TUJ
Maji
Ethiopia
Distance
810 km
503 mi / 437 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
349°
north

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NBO TUJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tume Airport
IATA Code NBO TUJ
ICAO Code HKJK HAMJ
City Nairobi Maji
Country Kenya Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 5.830000, 35.530000

Nairobi (NBO) to Maji (TUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tume Airport (TUJ) in Maji, Ethiopia is 810 kilometers (503 miles / 437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Nairobi, it's 16:10 in Maji.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,830 feet between the two airports. Tume 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 Maji (TUJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Tume Airport (TUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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