NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,203 km
8,204 miles
YVT
Buffalo Narrows
Canada
Distance
13,203 km
8,204 mi / 7,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
339°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YVT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Buffalo Narrows Airport
IATA Code NBO YVT
ICAO Code HKJK CYVT
City Nairobi Buffalo Narrows
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Regina
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,423 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.840000, -108.420000

Nairobi (NBO) to Buffalo Narrows (YVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) in Buffalo Narrows, Canada is 13,203 kilometers (8,204 miles / 7,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 18:56 in Nairobi, it's 09:56 in Buffalo Narrows. 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 3,907 feet between the two airports. Buffalo Narrows 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 Buffalo Narrows (YVT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 40° (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 Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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