NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,157 km
1,962 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
3,157 km
1,962 mi / 1,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TBY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code NBO TBY
ICAO Code HKJK FBTS
City Nairobi Tshabong
Country Kenya Botswana
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 3,157 kilometers (1,962 miles / 1,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Nairobi, it's 07:11 in Tshabong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,151 feet between the two airports. Tshabong 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 Tshabong (TBY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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