Distance From Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, YRC - NBO Distance

The distance from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8899 miles or 14321 kilometers or 7728 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 Desolation Sound ( Canada ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Desolation Sound and Nairobi takes around 20 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base, Desolation Sound, Canada to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 20 hours 27 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 • YRC - NBO

Kilometers		14321 km
Statute Miles		8899 miles
Nautical Miles		7728 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 27 minutes

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - YRC to NBO Flight Path

Location of Refuge Cove Seaplane Base & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Desolation Sound to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Desolation Sound, Canada and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YRC - NBO

Time difference between Desolation Sound (Canada) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 10 Hours.
Nairobi time is 10 Hours ahead of Desolation Sound.

Location	Local Time
Desolation Sound (Canada)	2026-10-31, 23:11:14 PDT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-11-01, 09:11:14 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

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC / ) Desolation Sound, Canada

Destination

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