NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,411 km
8,333 miles
YZW
Teslin
Canada
Distance
13,411 km
8,333 mi / 7,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO YZW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Teslin Airport
IATA Code NBO YZW
ICAO Code HKJK CYZW
City Nairobi Teslin
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,313 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 60.170000, -132.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to Teslin (YZW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Teslin Airport (YZW) in Teslin, Canada is 13,411 kilometers (8,333 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 22:09 in Nairobi, it's 11:09 in Teslin. 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 3,017 feet between the two airports. Teslin 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 Teslin (YZW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 12° (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 Teslin Airport (YZW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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