KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
13,626 km
8,467 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,626 km
8,467 mi / 7,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KIS YYC
Airport Name Kisumu Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KIS YYC
ICAO Code HKKI CYYC
City Kisumu Calgary
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,734 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -0.090000, 34.730000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kisumu (KIS) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,626 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 22:23 in Kisumu, it's 12:23 in Calgary. 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.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Kisumu (KIS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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