NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,663 km
7,247 miles
YGW
Kuujjuarapik
Canada
Distance
11,663 km
7,247 mi / 6,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YGW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kuujjuarapik Airport
IATA Code NBO YGW
ICAO Code HKJK CYGW
City Nairobi Kuujjuarapik
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.280000, -77.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Kuujjuarapik (YGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) in Kuujjuarapik, Canada is 11,663 kilometers (7,247 miles / 6,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 11:41 in Nairobi, it's 04:41 in Kuujjuarapik. 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 5,296 feet between the two airports. Kuujjuarapik 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 Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 70° (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 Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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