NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,356 km
2,707 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
4,356 km
2,707 mi / 2,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
287°
west northwest

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NBO TML
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code NBO TML
ICAO Code HKJK DGLE
City Nairobi Tamale
Country Kenya Ghana
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,330 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 9.560000, -0.860000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 4,356 kilometers (2,707 miles / 2,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Nairobi, it's 19:27 in Tamale. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,777 feet between the two airports. Tamale 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 Tamale (TML) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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