NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,994 km
7,453 miles
YUY
McWatters
Canada
Distance
11,994 km
7,453 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
321°
northwest

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NBO YUY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rouyn-Noranda Airport
IATA Code NBO YUY
ICAO Code HKJK CYUY
City Nairobi McWatters
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 988 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 48.210000, -78.840000

Nairobi (NBO) to McWatters (YUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rouyn-Noranda Airport (YUY) in McWatters, Canada is 11,994 kilometers (7,453 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 10:42 in Nairobi, it's 02:42 in McWatters. With a 8-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 4,342 feet between the two airports. Rouyn-Noranda 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 McWatters (YUY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Rouyn-Noranda Airport (YUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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