NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,095 km
8,758 miles
YAA
Anahim Lake
Canada
Distance
14,095 km
8,758 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YAA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Anahim Lake Airport
IATA Code NBO YAA
ICAO Code HKJK CAJ4
City Nairobi Anahim Lake
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 52.450000, -125.300000

Nairobi (NBO) to Anahim Lake (YAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) in Anahim Lake, Canada is 14,095 kilometers (8,758 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 23:30 in Nairobi, it's 12:30 in Anahim Lake. With a 11-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 1,695 feet between the two airports. Anahim 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 Anahim Lake (YAA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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