NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,840 km
6,115 miles
TRA
Tarama Airport
Japan
Distance
9,840 km
6,115 mi / 5,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TRA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tarama Airport
IATA Code NBO TRA
ICAO Code HKJK RORT
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Japan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,330 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 24.650000, 124.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tarama Airport (TRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tarama Airport (TRA) in Tarama Airport, Japan is 9,840 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Nairobi, it's 20:42 in Tarama Airport. With a 6-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 5,294 feet between the two airports. Tarama 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 Tarama Airport (TRA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Tarama Airport (TRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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