NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,060 km
6,251 miles
TTE
Sango-Ternate Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,060 km
6,251 mi / 5,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO TTE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport
IATA Code NBO TTE
ICAO Code HKJK WAMT
City Nairobi Sango-Ternate Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,330 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 0.830000, 127.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sango-Ternate Island (TTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport (TTE) in Sango-Ternate Island, Indonesia is 10,060 kilometers (6,251 miles / 5,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Indonesia. 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 05:19 in Nairobi, it's 11:19 in Sango-Ternate Island. 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 5,281 feet between the two airports. Sultan Khairun Babullah 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 Sango-Ternate Island (TTE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport (TTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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