NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,882 km
6,762 miles
TAB
Scarborough
Trinidad and Tobago
Distance
10,882 km
6,762 mi / 5,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
281°
west

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NBO TAB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tobago-Crown Point Airport
IATA Code NBO TAB
ICAO Code HKJK TTCP
City Nairobi Scarborough
Country Kenya Trinidad and Tobago
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Port_of_Spain
Elevation 5,330 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.150000, -60.830000

Nairobi (NBO) to Scarborough (TAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tobago-Crown Point Airport (TAB) in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago is 10,882 kilometers (6,762 miles / 5,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 12:21 in Nairobi, it's 05:21 in Scarborough. 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 5,292 feet between the two airports. Tobago-Crown Point 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 Scarborough (TAB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Tobago-Crown Point Airport (TAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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