NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,355 km
8,920 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
14,355 km
8,920 mi / 7,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YHS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code NBO YHS
ICAO Code HKJK CAP3
City Nairobi Sechelt-Gibsons
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.460000, -123.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 14,355 kilometers (8,920 miles / 7,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 19:45 in Nairobi, it's 08:45 in Sechelt-Gibsons. 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 5,080 feet between the two airports. Sechelt-Gibsons 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 Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 25° (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 Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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