NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,707 km
7,896 miles
YGH
Fort Good Hope
Canada
Distance
12,707 km
7,896 mi / 6,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO YGH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fort Good Hope Airport
IATA Code NBO YGH
ICAO Code HKJK CYGH
City Nairobi Fort Good Hope
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 268 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 66.240000, -128.650000

Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Good Hope (YGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fort Good Hope Airport (YGH) in Fort Good Hope, Canada is 12,707 kilometers (7,896 miles / 6,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 14:10 in Nairobi, it's 04:10 in Fort Good Hope. 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 5,062 feet between the two airports. Fort Good Hope 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 Fort Good Hope (YGH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Fort Good Hope Airport (YGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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