NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,853 km
6,743 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
10,853 km
6,743 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZUM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code NBO ZUM
ICAO Code HKJK CZUM
City Nairobi Churchill Falls
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Halifax
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.560000, -64.110000

Nairobi (NBO) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 10,853 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 06:36 in Nairobi, it's 23:36 in Churchill Falls. With a 7-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 3,888 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls 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 Falls (ZUM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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