NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,776 km
7,318 miles
TCQ
Tacna
Peru
Distance
11,776 km
7,318 mi / 6,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TCQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
IATA Code NBO TCQ
ICAO Code HKJK SPTN
City Nairobi Tacna
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,538 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -18.050000, -70.280000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tacna (TCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) in Tacna, Peru is 11,776 kilometers (7,318 miles / 6,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:47 in Nairobi, it's 00:47 in Tacna. 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 3,792 feet between the two airports. Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International 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 Tacna (TCQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 97° (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 Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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