# Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Rankin Inlet (YRT)

> 12,004 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,004 km / 7,459 mi / 6,482 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kenya) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 06:40 in Nairobi, it's 22:40 in Rankin Inlet)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,236 ft (YRT is lower than NBO)

## Airports

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

### [Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrt-rankin-inlet-rankin-inlet-airport/1ef266de-b274-6870-870a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rankin Inlet, Canada
- ICAO: CYRT
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 62.810000, -92.120000
- Elevation: 94 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:40 in Nairobi, it's 22:40 in Rankin Inlet.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrt-rankin-inlet-rankin-inlet-airport/1ef266de-b274-6870-870a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)