NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,945 km
8,044 miles
YDV
Bloodvein River
Canada
Distance
12,945 km
8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YDV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Bloodvein River Airport
IATA Code NBO YDV
ICAO Code HKJK CZTA
City Nairobi Bloodvein River
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 721 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 51.780000, -96.700000

Nairobi (NBO) to Bloodvein River (YDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Bloodvein River Airport (YDV) in Bloodvein River, Canada is 12,945 kilometers (8,044 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 09:10 in Nairobi, it's 00:10 in Bloodvein River. With a 9-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 4,609 feet between the two airports. Bloodvein 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 Bloodvein River (YDV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bloodvein River Airport (YDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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