Distance From Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, YQX - NBO Distance

The distance from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6355 miles or 10227 kilometers or 5519 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gander ( Canada ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gander and Nairobi takes around 14 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Gander, Canada to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 14 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YQX - NBO

Kilometers		10227 km
Statute Miles		6355 miles
Nautical Miles		5519 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 36 minutes

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - YQX to NBO Flight Path

Location of Gander International Airport / CFB Gander & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gander, Canada and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQX - NBO

Time difference between Gander (Canada) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nairobi time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gander.

Location	Local Time
Gander (Canada)	2025-12-14, 16:37:11 NST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-14, 23:07:11 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX / CYQX) Gander, Canada

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya