NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,638 km
7,853 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
12,638 km
7,853 mi / 6,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YKE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code NBO YKE
ICAO Code HKJK CJT3
City Nairobi Knee Lake
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 625 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 54.920000, -94.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 12,638 kilometers (7,853 miles / 6,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 15:53 in Nairobi, it's 06:53 in Knee 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 4,705 feet between the two airports. Knee Lake 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 Knee Lake (YKE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 55° (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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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