NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,086 km
8,131 miles
TLJ
Takotna
United States
Distance
13,086 km
8,131 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO TLJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tatalina Lrrs Airport
IATA Code NBO TLJ
ICAO Code HKJK PATL
City Nairobi Takotna
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 933 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 62.890000, -155.980000

Nairobi (NBO) to Takotna (TLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) in Takotna, United States is 13,086 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 United States. 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 19:01 in Nairobi, it's 07:01 in Takotna. With a 12-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 4,397 feet between the two airports. Tatalina Lrrs 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 Takotna (TLJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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