NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,714 km
7,900 miles
XSI
South Indian Lake
Canada
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO XSI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport South Indian Lake Airport
IATA Code NBO XSI
ICAO Code HKJK CZSN
City Nairobi South Indian Lake
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 56.790000, -98.910000

Nairobi (NBO) to South Indian Lake (XSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to South Indian Lake Airport (XSI) in South Indian Lake, Canada is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 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 03:15 in Nairobi, it's 18:15 in South Indian Lake. With a 9-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 4,379 feet between the two airports. South Indian Lake 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 South Indian Lake (XSI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 50° (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 South Indian Lake Airport (XSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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