NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,761 km
8,551 miles
YRM
Rocky Mountain House
Canada
Distance
13,761 km
8,551 mi / 7,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YRM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rocky Mountain House Airport
IATA Code NBO YRM
ICAO Code HKJK CYRM
City Nairobi Rocky Mountain House
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,244 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 52.430000, -114.900000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rocky Mountain House (YRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) in Rocky Mountain House, Canada is 13,761 kilometers (8,551 miles / 7,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 11:51 in Nairobi, it's 01:51 in Rocky Mountain House. 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 2,086 feet between the two airports. Rocky Mountain House 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 Rocky Mountain House (YRM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 35° (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 Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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