NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,838 km
7,356 miles
TUM
Tumut Airport
Australia
Distance
11,838 km
7,356 mi / 6,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TUM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tumut Airport
IATA Code NBO TUM
ICAO Code HKJK YTMU
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,330 ft 878 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -35.260000, 148.240000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tumut Airport (TUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tumut Airport (TUM) in Tumut Airport, Australia is 11,838 kilometers (7,356 miles / 6,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Nairobi, it's 19:21 in Tumut Airport. 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 4,452 feet between the two airports. Tumut 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 Tumut Airport (TUM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Tumut Airport (TUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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