NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,084 km
7,509 miles
YXR
Earlton
Canada
Distance
12,084 km
7,509 mi / 6,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YXR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport
IATA Code NBO YXR
ICAO Code HKJK CYXR
City Nairobi Earlton
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.700000, -79.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Earlton (YXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport (YXR) in Earlton, Canada is 12,084 kilometers (7,509 miles / 6,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 12:55 in Nairobi, it's 04:55 in Earlton. 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 4,530 feet between the two airports. Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) 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 Earlton (YXR) 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 Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport (YXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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