NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,449 km
8,978 miles
YWH
Victoria
Canada
Distance
14,449 km
8,978 mi / 7,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YWH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base)
IATA Code NBO YWH
ICAO Code HKJK CYWH
City Nairobi Victoria
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 48.420000, -123.390000

Nairobi (NBO) to Victoria (YWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) in Victoria, Canada is 14,449 kilometers (8,978 miles / 7,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 22:27 in Nairobi, it's 11:27 in Victoria. With a 11-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) 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 Victoria (YWH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 26° (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 Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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