KTP
Tinson Pen
Jamaica
12,560 km
7,805 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,560 km
7,805 mi / 6,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Jamaica
Heading
84°
east

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KTP NBO
Airport Name Tinson Pen Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KTP NBO
ICAO Code MKTP HKJK
City Tinson Pen Nairobi
Country Jamaica Kenya
Timezone America/Jamaica Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 16 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 17.990000, -76.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Tinson Pen (KTP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) in Tinson Pen, Jamaica to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,560 kilometers (7,805 miles / 6,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Jamaica with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Tinson Pen, it's 03:37 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,314 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Tinson Pen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Tinson Pen (KTP) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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