NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,898 km
8,636 miles
YBA
Banff
Canada
Distance
13,898 km
8,636 mi / 7,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YBA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Banff Airport
IATA Code NBO YBA
ICAO Code HKJK CYBA
City Nairobi Banff
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,583 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 51.210000, -115.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Banff (YBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Banff Airport (YBA) in Banff, Canada is 13,898 kilometers (8,636 miles / 7,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 09:00 in Nairobi, it's 23:00 in Banff. 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 Banff (YBA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 34° (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 Banff Airport (YBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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