NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,710 km
7,897 miles
YST
St. Theresa Point
Canada
Distance
12,710 km
7,897 mi / 6,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YST
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport St. Theresa Point Airport
IATA Code NBO YST
ICAO Code HKJK CYST
City Nairobi St. Theresa Point
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 773 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.850000, -94.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to St. Theresa Point (YST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to St. Theresa Point Airport (YST) in St. Theresa Point, Canada is 12,710 kilometers (7,897 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 16:55 in Nairobi, it's 07:55 in St. Theresa Point. 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 4,557 feet between the two airports. St. Theresa Point 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 St. Theresa Point (YST) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 55° (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 St. Theresa Point Airport (YST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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