NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,098 km
8,138 miles
YWG
Winnipeg
Canada
Distance
13,098 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YWG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA Code NBO YWG
ICAO Code HKJK CYWG
City Nairobi Winnipeg
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 783 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.910000, -97.240000

Nairobi (NBO) to Winnipeg (YWG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg, Canada is 13,098 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 12:51 in Nairobi, it's 03:51 in Winnipeg. 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 4,547 feet between the two airports. Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International 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 Winnipeg (YWG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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