NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,875 km
6,758 miles
XGR
Kangiqsualujjuaq
Canada
Distance
10,875 km
6,758 mi / 5,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO XGR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
IATA Code NBO XGR
ICAO Code HKJK CYLU
City Nairobi Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Iqaluit
Elevation 5,330 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 58.710000, -65.990000

Nairobi (NBO) to Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Canada is 10,875 kilometers (6,758 miles / 5,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Canada. 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 03:35 in Nairobi, it's 19:35 in Kangiqsualujjuaq. 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 5,115 feet between the two airports. Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 80° (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 Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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