Distance From Qikiqtarjuaq Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, YVM - NBO Distance

The distance from Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6591 miles or 10606 kilometers or 5723 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 Qikiqtarjuaq ( Canada ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Qikiqtarjuaq and Nairobi takes around 15 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qikiqtarjuaq Airport, Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 15 hours 9 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 • YVM - NBO

Kilometers		10606 km
Statute Miles		6591 miles
Nautical Miles		5723 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 9 minutes

Qikiqtarjuaq Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - YVM to NBO Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YVM - NBO

Time difference between Qikiqtarjuaq (Canada) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 7 Hours.
Nairobi time is 7 Hours ahead of Qikiqtarjuaq.

Location	Local Time
Qikiqtarjuaq (Canada)	2026-05-03, 09:16:42 EDT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-05-03, 16:16:42 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

Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM / CYVM) Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada

Destination

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