NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,054 km
8,733 miles
YXC
Cranbrook
Canada
Distance
14,054 km
8,733 mi / 7,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YXC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport
IATA Code NBO YXC
ICAO Code HKJK CYXC
City Nairobi Cranbrook
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,082 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.610000, -115.780000

Nairobi (NBO) to Cranbrook (YXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook, Canada is 14,054 kilometers (8,733 miles / 7,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 11:05 in Nairobi, it's 01:05 in Cranbrook. 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 2,248 feet between the two airports. Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies 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 Cranbrook (YXC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 35° (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 Cranbrook / Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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