NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,226 km
7,597 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
12,226 km
7,597 mi / 6,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO XTO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code NBO XTO
ICAO Code HKJK YTAM
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 12,226 kilometers (7,597 miles / 6,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 17:02 in Nairobi, it's 00:02 in Taroom 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 5,090 feet between the two airports. Taroom 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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