NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,264 km
7,621 miles
YHF
Hearst
Canada
Distance
12,264 km
7,621 mi / 6,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YHF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO YHF
ICAO Code HKJK CYHF
City Nairobi Hearst
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 827 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.710000, -83.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Hearst (YHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) in Hearst, Canada is 12,264 kilometers (7,621 miles / 6,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 09:39 in Nairobi, it's 01:39 in Hearst. With a 8-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 4,503 feet between the two airports. Hearst Rene Fontaine 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 Hearst (YHF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 67° (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 Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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