NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,586 km
7,199 miles
YLQ
La Tuque
Canada
Distance
11,586 km
7,199 mi / 6,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YLQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport La Tuque Airport
IATA Code NBO YLQ
ICAO Code HKJK CYLQ
City Nairobi La Tuque
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 548 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.410000, -72.790000

Nairobi (NBO) to La Tuque (YLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to La Tuque Airport (YLQ) in La Tuque, Canada is 11,586 kilometers (7,199 miles / 6,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 07:46 in Nairobi, it's 00:46 in La Tuque. 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 4,782 feet between the two airports. La Tuque 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 La Tuque (YLQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 76° (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 La Tuque Airport (YLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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