NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,683 km
7,260 miles
YHU
Longueuil
Canada
Distance
11,683 km
7,260 mi / 6,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YHU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Montréal / St-Hubert Airport
IATA Code NBO YHU
ICAO Code HKJK CYHU
City Nairobi Longueuil
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.520000, -73.420000

Nairobi (NBO) to Longueuil (YHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Montréal / St-Hubert Airport (YHU) in Longueuil, Canada is 11,683 kilometers (7,260 miles / 6,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 06:36 in Nairobi, it's 22:36 in Longueuil. With a 8-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 5,240 feet between the two airports. Montréal / St-Hubert 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 Longueuil (YHU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Montréal / St-Hubert Airport (YHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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