NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,825 km
7,347 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
11,825 km
7,347 mi / 6,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
325°
northwest

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NBO ZEM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code NBO ZEM
ICAO Code HKJK CZEM
City Nairobi Eastmain River
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,330 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 52.230000, -78.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 11,825 kilometers (7,347 miles / 6,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 08:13 in Nairobi, it's 00:13 in Eastmain River. 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 5,306 feet between the two airports. Eastmain River 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 Eastmain River (ZEM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 70° (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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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