NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,708 km
7,896 miles
YSG
Lutselk'e
Canada
Distance
12,708 km
7,896 mi / 6,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
344°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YSG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Lutselk'e Airport
IATA Code NBO YSG
ICAO Code HKJK CYLK
City Nairobi Lutselk'e
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,330 ft 596 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 62.420000, -110.680000

Nairobi (NBO) to Lutselk'e (YSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) in Lutselk'e, Canada is 12,708 kilometers (7,896 miles / 6,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 00:35 in Nairobi, it's 15:35 in Lutselk'e. 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 4,734 feet between the two airports. Lutselk'e 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 Lutselk'e (YSG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 36° (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 Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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