NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,059 km
3,143 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
5,059 km
3,143 mi / 2,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TIA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code NBO TIA
ICAO Code HKJK LATI
City Nairobi Tirana
Country Kenya Albania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Tirane
Elevation 5,330 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.410000, 19.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 5,059 kilometers (3,143 miles / 2,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Albania. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Nairobi, it's 06:46 in Tirana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,204 feet between the two airports. Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa 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 Tirana (TIA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). 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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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