NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,111 km
6,904 miles
YSJ
Saint John
Canada
Distance
11,111 km
6,904 mi / 6,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YSJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Saint John Airport
IATA Code NBO YSJ
ICAO Code HKJK CYSJ
City Nairobi Saint John
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Halifax
Elevation 5,330 ft 357 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.320000, -65.890000

Nairobi (NBO) to Saint John (YSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada is 11,111 kilometers (6,904 miles / 6,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 00:25 in Nairobi, it's 18:25 in Saint John. With a 6-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 4,973 feet between the two airports. Saint John 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 Saint John (YSJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 82° (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 Saint John Airport (YSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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