NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,545 km
7,174 miles
YUT
Repulse Bay
Canada
Distance
11,545 km
7,174 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YUT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Repulse Bay Airport
IATA Code NBO YUT
ICAO Code HKJK CYUT
City Nairobi Repulse Bay
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 66.520000, -86.220000

Nairobi (NBO) to Repulse Bay (YUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Repulse Bay Airport (YUT) in Repulse Bay, Canada is 11,545 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 21:36 in Nairobi, it's 12:36 in Repulse Bay. 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 5,250 feet between the two airports. Repulse Bay 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 Repulse Bay (YUT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 60° (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 Repulse Bay Airport (YUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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