NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
18,247 km
11,338 miles
TKX
Takaroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,247 km
11,338 mi / 9,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
173°
south

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Airport Comparison

NBO TKX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Takaroa Airport
IATA Code NBO TKX
ICAO Code HKJK NTKR
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,330 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -14.460000, -145.020000

Nairobi (NBO) to Takaroa Airport (TKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Takaroa Airport (TKX) in Takaroa Airport, French Polynesia is 18,247 kilometers (11,338 miles / 9,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Nairobi, it's 14:08 in Takaroa Airport. With a 13-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 5,317 feet between the two airports. Takaroa 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 Takaroa Airport (TKX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 187° (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 Takaroa Airport (TKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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