NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,521 km
8,402 miles
YMJ
Moose Jaw
Canada
Distance
13,521 km
8,402 mi / 7,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YMJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
IATA Code NBO YMJ
ICAO Code HKJK CYMJ
City Nairobi Moose Jaw
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Regina
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,892 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 50.330000, -105.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Moose Jaw (YMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) in Moose Jaw, Canada is 13,521 kilometers (8,402 miles / 7,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 03:32 in Nairobi, it's 18:32 in Moose Jaw. With a 9-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 3,438 feet between the two airports. Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen 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 Moose Jaw (YMJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 46° (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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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