NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,562 km
7,806 miles
TPP
Tarapoto
Peru
Distance
12,562 km
7,806 mi / 6,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO TPP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport
IATA Code NBO TPP
ICAO Code HKJK SPST
City Nairobi Tarapoto
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 869 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -6.510000, -76.370000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tarapoto (TPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) in Tarapoto, Peru is 12,562 kilometers (7,806 miles / 6,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Nairobi, it's 18:25 in Tarapoto. With a 8-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 4,461 feet between the two airports. Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes 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 Tarapoto (TPP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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