NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,179 km
7,568 miles
YLK
Barrie-Orillia
Canada
Distance
12,179 km
7,568 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YLK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)
IATA Code NBO YLK
ICAO Code HKJK CYLS
City Nairobi Barrie-Orillia
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 972 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 44.490000, -79.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Barrie-Orillia (YLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) (YLK) in Barrie-Orillia, Canada is 12,179 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 10:42 in Nairobi, it's 02:42 in Barrie-Orillia. 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 4,358 feet between the two airports. Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional 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 Barrie-Orillia (YLK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 72° (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 Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) (YLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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