NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,991 km
8,694 miles
YCZ
Fairmont Hot Springs
Canada
Distance
13,991 km
8,694 mi / 7,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YCZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fairmont Hot Springs Airport
IATA Code NBO YCZ
ICAO Code HKJK CYCZ
City Nairobi Fairmont Hot Springs
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,661 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 50.330000, -115.870000

Nairobi (NBO) to Fairmont Hot Springs (YCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fairmont Hot Springs Airport (YCZ) in Fairmont Hot Springs, Canada is 13,991 kilometers (8,694 miles / 7,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 11:12 in Nairobi, it's 01:12 in Fairmont Hot Springs. With a 10-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 2,669 feet between the two airports. Fairmont Hot Springs 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 Fairmont Hot Springs (YCZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). 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 Fairmont Hot Springs Airport (YCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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