RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
14,004 km
8,702 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
14,004 km
8,702 mi / 7,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RBT YVR
Airport Name Segel Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code RBT YVR
ICAO Code HKMB CYVR
City Marsabit Richmond
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,395 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 2.350000, 37.980000 49.190000, -123.180000

Marsabit (RBT) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 14,004 kilometers (8,702 miles / 7,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 17:54 in Marsabit, it's 06:54 in Richmond. 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Segel Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Marsabit (RBT) follows a heading of 23° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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