NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,354 km
7,676 miles
YYQ
Churchill
Canada
Distance
12,354 km
7,676 mi / 6,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YYQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Churchill Airport
IATA Code NBO YYQ
ICAO Code HKJK CYYQ
City Nairobi Churchill
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 58.740000, -94.060000

Nairobi (NBO) to Churchill (YYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Churchill Airport (YYQ) in Churchill, Canada is 12,354 kilometers (7,676 miles / 6,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 07:47 in Nairobi, it's 23:47 in Churchill. 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 5,236 feet between the two airports. Churchill 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 Churchill (YYQ) 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 Churchill Airport (YYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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