FYU
Fort Yukon
United States
12,758 km
7,927 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,758 km
7,927 mi / 6,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
358°
north

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FYU NBO
Airport Name Fort Yukon Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FYU NBO
ICAO Code PFYU HKJK
City Fort Yukon Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 447 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 66.570000, -145.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fort Yukon (FYU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) in Fort Yukon, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,758 kilometers (7,927 miles / 6,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:42 in Fort Yukon, it's 22:42 in Nairobi. With a 12-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 4,883 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Fort Yukon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Yukon (FYU) follows a heading of 1° (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 Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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