The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) in Saskatoon, Canada is 13,431 kilometers (8,346 miles / 7,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 23:14 in Nairobi, it's 14:14 in Saskatoon. 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 3,677 feet between the two airports. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International 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 Saskatoon (YXE) 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 Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.