NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,739 km
7,916 miles
YWJ
Deline
Canada
Distance
12,739 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO YWJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Deline Airport
IATA Code NBO YWJ
ICAO Code HKJK CYWJ
City Nairobi Deline
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 703 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 65.210000, -123.440000

Nairobi (NBO) to Deline (YWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Deline Airport (YWJ) in Deline, Canada is 12,739 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 07:20 in Nairobi, it's 21:20 in Deline. With a 10-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 4,627 feet between the two airports. Deline 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 Deline (YWJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Deline Airport (YWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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