NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,717 km
6,659 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TCA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code NBO TCA
ICAO Code HKJK YTNK
City Nairobi Tennant Creek
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 15:00 in Nairobi, it's 21:30 in Tennant Creek. With a 6.5-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 4,094 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek (TCA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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