NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,588 km
7,200 miles
TYG
Thylungra Airport
Australia
Distance
11,588 km
7,200 mi / 6,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TYG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Thylungra Airport
IATA Code NBO TYG
ICAO Code HKJK YTHY
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.080000, 143.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to Thylungra Airport (TYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Thylungra Airport (TYG) in Thylungra Airport, Australia is 11,588 kilometers (7,200 miles / 6,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Nairobi, it's 03:16 in Thylungra Airport. With a 7-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 5,165 feet between the two airports. Thylungra 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 Thylungra Airport (TYG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Thylungra Airport (TYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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