NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,057 km
7,492 miles
YSY
Sachs Harbour
Canada
Distance
12,057 km
7,492 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO YSY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
IATA Code NBO YSY
ICAO Code HKJK CYSY
City Nairobi Sachs Harbour
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 282 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 71.990000, -125.240000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sachs Harbour (YSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) in Sachs Harbour, Canada is 12,057 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 22:07 in Nairobi, it's 12:07 in Sachs Harbour. 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 5,048 feet between the two airports. Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) 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 Sachs Harbour (YSY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 19° (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 Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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