NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,589 km
8,444 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
13,589 km
8,444 mi / 7,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YXJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code NBO YXJ
ICAO Code HKJK CYXJ
City Nairobi Fort Saint John
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 56.240000, -120.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 13,589 kilometers (8,444 miles / 7,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 09:09 in Nairobi, it's 23:09 in Fort Saint John. 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 3,050 feet between the two airports. Fort St John 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 Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 27° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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