NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,579 km
6,574 miles
YHO
Hopedale
Canada
Distance
10,579 km
6,574 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YHO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Hopedale Airport
IATA Code NBO YHO
ICAO Code HKJK CYHO
City Nairobi Hopedale
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Halifax
Elevation 5,330 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.450000, -60.230000

Nairobi (NBO) to Hopedale (YHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Hopedale Airport (YHO) in Hopedale, Canada is 10,579 kilometers (6,574 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 11:20 in Nairobi, it's 04:20 in Hopedale. 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 5,291 feet between the two airports. Hopedale 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 Hopedale (YHO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Hopedale Airport (YHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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