NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,196 km
7,579 miles
YTZ
Toronto
Canada
Distance
12,196 km
7,579 mi / 6,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YTZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
IATA Code NBO YTZ
ICAO Code HKJK CYTZ
City Nairobi Toronto
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 252 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 43.630000, -79.400000

Nairobi (NBO) to Toronto (YTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) in Toronto, Canada is 12,196 kilometers (7,579 miles / 6,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 17:25 in Nairobi, it's 09:25 in Toronto. With a 8-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 5,078 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City 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 Toronto (YTZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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