NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
898 km
558 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
898 km
558 mi / 485 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
244°
west southwest

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NBO TKQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code NBO TKQ
ICAO Code HKJK HTKA
City Nairobi Kigoma
Country Kenya Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 898 kilometers (558 miles / 485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:46 in Nairobi, it's 03:46 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,630 feet between the two airports. Kigoma 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 Kigoma (TKQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). 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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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