NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,363 km
8,304 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
13,363 km
8,304 mi / 7,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
352°
north

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Airport Comparison

NBO YQH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code NBO YQH
ICAO Code HKJK CYQH
City Nairobi Watson Lake
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 60.120000, -128.820000

Nairobi (NBO) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 13,363 kilometers (8,304 miles / 7,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 03:10 in Nairobi, it's 17:10 in Watson Lake. With a 10-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 3,075 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake 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 Watson Lake (YQH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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