NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,126 km
8,777 miles
YKA
Kamloops
Canada
Distance
14,126 km
8,777 mi / 7,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YKA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kamloops Airport
IATA Code NBO YKA
ICAO Code HKJK CYKA
City Nairobi Kamloops
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,133 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 50.700000, -120.440000

Nairobi (NBO) to Kamloops (YKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Kamloops Airport (YKA) in Kamloops, Canada is 14,126 kilometers (8,777 miles / 7,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 21:36 in Nairobi, it's 10:36 in Kamloops. 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 4,197 feet between the two airports. Kamloops 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 Kamloops (YKA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 29° (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 Kamloops Airport (YKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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