NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,493 km
8,384 miles
YZH
Slave Lake
Canada
Distance
13,493 km
8,384 mi / 7,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YZH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Slave Lake Airport
IATA Code NBO YZH
ICAO Code HKJK CYZH
City Nairobi Slave Lake
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,912 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.290000, -114.780000

Nairobi (NBO) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 13,493 kilometers (8,384 miles / 7,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 10:05 in Nairobi, it's 00:05 in Slave Lake. 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 3,418 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake 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 Slave Lake (YZH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 34° (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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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