NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,959 km
8,674 miles
YXT
Terrace
Canada
Distance
13,959 km
8,674 mi / 7,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO YXT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Terrace Airport
IATA Code NBO YXT
ICAO Code HKJK CYXT
City Nairobi Terrace
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 713 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 54.470000, -128.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Terrace (YXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Terrace Airport (YXT) in Terrace, Canada is 13,959 kilometers (8,674 miles / 7,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 02:33 in Nairobi, it's 15:33 in Terrace. 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 4,617 feet between the two airports. Terrace 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 Terrace (YXT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 18° (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 Terrace Airport (YXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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