NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,811 km
7,960 miles
YCR
Cross Lake
Canada
Distance
12,811 km
7,960 mi / 6,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YCR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport
IATA Code NBO YCR
ICAO Code HKJK CYCR
City Nairobi Cross Lake
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 709 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 54.610000, -97.760000

Nairobi (NBO) to Cross Lake (YCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport (YCR) in Cross Lake, Canada is 12,811 kilometers (7,960 miles / 6,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 22:53 in Nairobi, it's 13:53 in Cross 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 4,621 feet between the two airports. Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) 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 Cross Lake (YCR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 52° (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 Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport (YCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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