NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,828 km
1,136 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
1,828 km
1,136 mi / 987 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
359°
north

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Airport Comparison

NBO TES
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code NBO TES
ICAO Code HKJK HHTS
City Nairobi Tessenei
Country Kenya Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Asmara
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 15.120000, 36.680000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 1,828 kilometers (1,136 miles / 987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Eritrea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Nairobi, it's 11:59 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,312 feet between the two airports. Tessenei 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 Tessenei (TES) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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