NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,285 km
7,634 miles
YVV
Wiarton
Canada
Distance
12,285 km
7,634 mi / 6,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YVV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wiarton Airport
IATA Code NBO YVV
ICAO Code HKJK CYVV
City Nairobi Wiarton
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 729 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 44.750000, -81.110000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wiarton (YVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wiarton Airport (YVV) in Wiarton, Canada is 12,285 kilometers (7,634 miles / 6,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 05:09 in Nairobi, it's 21:09 in Wiarton. 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 4,601 feet between the two airports. Wiarton 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 Wiarton (YVV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 70° (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 Wiarton Airport (YVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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