NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
18,180 km
11,296 miles
TNV
Tabuaeran Island
Kiribati
Distance
18,180 km
11,296 mi / 9,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO TNV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tabuaeran Island Airport
IATA Code NBO TNV
ICAO Code HKJK PLFA
City Nairobi Tabuaeran Island
Country Kenya Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 3.900000, -159.390000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 18,180 kilometers (11,296 miles / 9,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Kiribati. 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 11:17 in Nairobi, it's 22:17 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 11-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Tabuaeran Island 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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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