NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,416 km
7,715 miles
YXZ
Wawa
Canada
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YXZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wawa Airport
IATA Code NBO YXZ
ICAO Code HKJK CYXZ
City Nairobi Wawa
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.970000, -84.790000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wawa (YXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wawa Airport (YXZ) in Wawa, Canada is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 20:54 in Nairobi, it's 12:54 in Wawa. With a 8-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 4,388 feet between the two airports. Wawa 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 Wawa (YXZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 66° (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 Wawa Airport (YXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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