NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,310 km
9,513 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
15,310 km
9,513 mi / 8,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TPQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code NBO TPQ
ICAO Code HKJK MMEP
City Nairobi Tepic
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mazatlan
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 21.420000, -104.840000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 15,310 kilometers (9,513 miles / 8,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Mexico. 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 15:58 in Nairobi, it's 05:58 in Tepic. With a 10-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 2,310 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National 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 Tepic (TPQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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