Nairobi (NBO) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,926

miles

14,364

kilometers

7,756

nautical miles

🕐 17h 30m

Flight Time

🧭 N (343°)

Direction

🌍 -11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,926	+5,356	14,282 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,926	+5,356	14,282 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,926	+4,463	13,389 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,926	+4,463	13,389 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,926	+8,926	17,852 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,926	+4,463	13,389 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Kenya to Canada requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The NBO to YVR route connects Nairobi, Kenya with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 8,926 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Kenya to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 343° from Nairobi. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves Nairobi, Kenya.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 8,926 miles (14,364 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from NBO to YVR typically take around 17h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,926 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.