NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,329 km
7,661 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
12,329 km
7,661 mi / 6,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YEL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO YEL
ICAO Code HKJK CYEL
City Nairobi Elliot Lake
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.350000, -82.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 12,329 kilometers (7,661 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 07:05 in Nairobi, it's 00:05 in Elliot Lake. With a 7-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 4,243 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal 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 Elliot Lake (YEL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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