NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,829 km
6,107 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
9,829 km
6,107 mi / 5,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TAC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code NBO TAC
ICAO Code HKJK RPVA
City Nairobi Tacloban City
Country Kenya Philippines
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.230000, 125.030000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 9,829 kilometers (6,107 miles / 5,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Nairobi, it's 13:40 in Tacloban City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Daniel Z. Romualdez 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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