NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,335 km
8,286 miles
TYE
Tyonek
United States
Distance
13,335 km
8,286 mi / 7,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO TYE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tyonek Airport
IATA Code NBO TYE
ICAO Code HKJK KTYE
City Nairobi Tyonek
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 110 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 61.080000, -151.140000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tyonek (TYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tyonek Airport (TYE) in Tyonek, United States is 13,335 kilometers (8,286 miles / 7,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 22:20 in Nairobi, it's 10:20 in Tyonek. With a 12-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 5,220 feet between the two airports. Tyonek 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 Tyonek (TYE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Tyonek Airport (TYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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