NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,473 km
7,750 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
12,473 km
7,750 mi / 6,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO TQS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code NBO TQS
ICAO Code HKJK SKTQ
City Nairobi Tres Esquinas
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 585 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 0.750000, -75.230000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 12,473 kilometers (7,750 miles / 6,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Colombia. 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 04:12 in Nairobi, it's 20:12 in Tres Esquinas. 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 4,745 feet between the two airports. Tres Esquinas Air Base 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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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