NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,585 km
6,577 miles
YHR
Chevery
Canada
Distance
10,585 km
6,577 mi / 5,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YHR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Chevery Airport
IATA Code NBO YHR
ICAO Code HKJK CYHR
City Nairobi Chevery
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation 5,330 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 50.470000, -59.640000

Nairobi (NBO) to Chevery (YHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Chevery Airport (YHR) in Chevery, Canada is 10,585 kilometers (6,577 miles / 5,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 13:20 in Nairobi, it's 06:20 in Chevery. With a 7-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 5,291 feet between the two airports. Chevery 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 Chevery (YHR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Chevery Airport (YHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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