NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,220 km
8,214 miles
YXQ
Beaver Creek
Canada
Distance
13,220 km
8,214 mi / 7,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO YXQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Beaver Creek Airport
IATA Code NBO YXQ
ICAO Code HKJK CYXQ
City Nairobi Beaver Creek
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Whitehorse
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,131 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 62.410000, -140.870000

Nairobi (NBO) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 13,220 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 09:43 in Nairobi, it's 23:43 in Beaver Creek. 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 3,199 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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