Distance From Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, YXY - NBO Distance

The distance from Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8312 miles or 13376 kilometers or 7218 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 Whitehorse ( Canada ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whitehorse and Nairobi takes around 19 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, Whitehorse, Canada to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 19 hours 6 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 • YXY - NBO

Kilometers		13376 km
Statute Miles		8312 miles
Nautical Miles		7218 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 6 minutes

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - YXY to NBO Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YXY - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Whitehorse (Canada)	2026-07-28, 12:02:29 MST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-07-28, 22:02:29 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

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY / CYXY) Whitehorse, Canada

Destination

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