NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,717 km
8,524 miles
TEA
Tela
Honduras
Distance
13,717 km
8,524 mi / 7,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
288°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO TEA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tela Airport
IATA Code NBO TEA
ICAO Code HKJK MHTE
City Nairobi Tela
Country Kenya Honduras
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 15.780000, -87.480000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tela (TEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tela Airport (TEA) in Tela, Honduras is 13,717 kilometers (8,524 miles / 7,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Honduras. 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 04:39 in Nairobi, it's 19:39 in Tela. With a 9-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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Tela 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 Tela (TEA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 81° (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 Tela Airport (TEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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