NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,242 km
8,228 miles
YMM
Fort McMurray
Canada
Distance
13,242 km
8,228 mi / 7,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YMM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fort McMurray Airport
IATA Code NBO YMM
ICAO Code HKJK CYMM
City Nairobi Fort McMurray
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,211 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 56.650000, -111.220000

Nairobi (NBO) to Fort McMurray (YMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fort McMurray Airport (YMM) in Fort McMurray, Canada is 13,242 kilometers (8,228 miles / 7,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 20:22 in Nairobi, it's 10:22 in Fort McMurray. With a 10-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 4,119 feet between the two airports. Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray (YMM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 37° (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 Fort McMurray Airport (YMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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