NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,085 km
8,752 miles
YSN
Salmon Arm
Canada
Distance
14,085 km
8,752 mi / 7,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YSN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Salmon Arm Airport
IATA Code NBO YSN
ICAO Code HKJK CZAM
City Nairobi Salmon Arm
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,751 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 50.680000, -119.230000

Nairobi (NBO) to Salmon Arm (YSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Salmon Arm Airport (YSN) in Salmon Arm, Canada is 14,085 kilometers (8,752 miles / 7,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 00:03 in Nairobi, it's 14:03 in Salmon Arm. 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 3,579 feet between the two airports. Salmon Arm 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 Salmon Arm (YSN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Salmon Arm Airport (YSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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