NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,826 km
7,970 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
12,826 km
7,970 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YNL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code NBO YNL
ICAO Code HKJK CYNL
City Nairobi Points North Landing
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Regina
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 58.280000, -104.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 12,826 kilometers (7,970 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 19:31 in Nairobi, it's 10:31 in Points North Landing. 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 3,725 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing 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 Points North Landing (YNL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 44° (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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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