NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,387 km
6,454 miles
YRF
Cartwright
Canada
Distance
10,387 km
6,454 mi / 5,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YRF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Cartwright Airport
IATA Code NBO YRF
ICAO Code HKJK CYCA
City Nairobi Cartwright
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Halifax
Elevation 5,330 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.680000, -57.040000

Nairobi (NBO) to Cartwright (YRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Cartwright Airport (YRF) in Cartwright, Canada is 10,387 kilometers (6,454 miles / 5,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 12:15 in Nairobi, it's 05:15 in Cartwright. 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 5,290 feet between the two airports. Cartwright 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 Cartwright (YRF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Cartwright Airport (YRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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