Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(1°19'12"S by 36°48'53"E)
Arrival Airport:
(61°22'14"N by 139°2'23"W)
Distance from WIL to YDB:
8,281.98 miles (13,328.53 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Wilson Airport (WIL), Nairobi, Kenya and Burwash Airport (YDB), Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,282 miles (or 13,329 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Wilson Airport and Burwash Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Wilson Airport and Burwash Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WIL / HKNW |
| Airport Name: | Wilson Airport |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| GPS Coordinates: | 1°19'12"S by 36°48'53"E |
| Area Served: | Nairobi |
| Operator/Owner: | Kenya Airports Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public, Civilian |
| Elevation: | 5546 feet (1,690 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WIL |
| More Information: | WIL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YDB / CYDB |
| Airport Name: | Burwash Airport |
| Location: | Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°22'14"N by 139°2'23"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Yukon |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2645 feet (806 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YDB |
| More Information: | YDB Maps & Info |
Facts about Wilson Airport (WIL):
- Wilson Airport (WIL) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Wilson Airport (WIL) is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) E of WIL.
- Airkenya and other small airlines use Wilson Airport for scheduled domestic passenger services, instead of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Because of Wilson Airport's high elevation of 5,546 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at WIL. Combined with a high temperature, this could make WIL a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
- The airport was established in 1933 as Nairobi Aerodrome and was used by Imperial Airways Empire air mail services from the United Kingdom via Egypt and continuing in stages to South Africa.
- The furthest airport from Wilson Airport (WIL) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,619 miles (18,698 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
Facts about Burwash Airport (YDB):
- The furthest airport from Burwash Airport (YDB) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,426 miles (16,779 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Burwash Airport (YDB) is Haines Junction Airport (YHT), which is located 64 miles (103 kilometers) SE of YDB.
- Burwash Airport (YDB) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.66 miles (12.32 km) E | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | Nairobi, Kenya |     |
| 2 | 88.38 miles (142.24 km) N | Nanyuki Airfield (NYK) | Nanyuki, Kenya | |
| 3 | 96.17 miles (154.77 km) SSE | Amboseli Airport (ASV) | Amboseli, Kenya | |
| 4 | 124.82 miles (200.87 km) W | Mara Serena Airport (MRE) | Masai Mara, Kenya | |
| 5 | 126.24 miles (203.17 km) WNW | Kericho Airport (KEY) | Kericho, Kenya | |
| 6 | 138.39 miles (222.72 km) NW | Kimwarer Airport (KRV) | Kerio Valley, Kenya | |
| 7 | 139.54 miles (224.57 km) SE | Kilaguni Airport (ILU) | Kilaguni, Kenya | |
| 8 | 142.04 miles (228.59 km) S | Arusha Airport (ARK) | Arusha, Tanzania | |
| 9 | 145.48 miles (234.12 km) SSE | Moshi Airport (QSI) | Moshi, Tanzania | |
| 10 | 146.84 miles (236.32 km) S | Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | |
| 11 | 157.83 miles (254.00 km) SSW | Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) | Lake Manyara, Tanzania | |
| 12 | 161.41 miles (259.76 km) NW | Eldoret International Airport (EDL) | Eldoret, Kenya | |
| 13 | 167.45 miles (269.48 km) WNW | Kisumu International Airport (KIS) | Kisumu, Kenya | |
| 14 | 203.88 miles (328.12 km) NW | Kitale Airport (KTL) | Kitale, Kenya | |
| 15 | 204.46 miles (329.05 km) ENE | Garissa Airport (GAS) | Garissa, Kenya | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,618.65 miles (18,698.36 km) SSW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,457.44 miles (18,438.92 km) E | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 3 | 11,330.30 miles (18,234.31 km) S | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,328.60 miles (18,231.57 km) S | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,268.35 miles (18,134.60 km) SSE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,256.09 miles (18,114.88 km) SSE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,248.98 miles (18,103.43 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,242.21 miles (18,092.54 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,235.89 miles (18,082.36 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,224.56 miles (18,064.14 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,199.06 miles (18,023.10 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,137.20 miles (17,923.55 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,088.13 miles (17,844.57 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,082.76 miles (17,835.94 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,077.46 miles (17,827.40 km) SSE | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 64.08 miles (103.12 km) SE | Haines Junction Airport (YHT) | Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada | |
| 2 | 93.30 miles (150.14 km) NW | Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) | Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada | |
| 3 | 109.71 miles (176.57 km) WNW | Chisana Airport (CZN) | Chisana, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 120.80 miles (194.41 km) W | May Creek Airport (MYK) | May Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 127.83 miles (205.73 km) W | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 130.73 miles (210.39 km) S | Yakutat Airport (YAK) | Yakutat, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 131.33 miles (211.35 km) SW | Icy Bay Airport (ICY) | Icy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 140.51 miles (226.13 km) ESE | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada | |
| 9 | 144.05 miles (231.82 km) NW | Northway Airport (ORT) | Northway, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 146.74 miles (236.15 km) SW | Yakataga Airport (CYT) | Cape Yakataga, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 183.16 miles (294.77 km) SE | Skagway Airport (SGY) | Skagway, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 184.27 miles (296.55 km) NW | Tok Airport (TKJ) | Tok, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 184.62 miles (297.11 km) N | Dawson City Airport (YDA) | Dawson City, Yukon, Canada | |
| 14 | 185.22 miles (298.08 km) NNE | Mayo Airport (YMA) | Mayo, Yukon, Canada | |
| 15 | 189.88 miles (305.58 km) SE | Haines Airport (HNS) | Haines, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,426.06 miles (16,779.07 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,415.45 miles (16,762.01 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,393.02 miles (16,725.91 km) SSE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,374.95 miles (16,696.82 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,302.90 miles (16,580.87 km) SSE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,300.71 miles (16,577.34 km) SE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,274.41 miles (16,535.02 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,197.04 miles (16,410.51 km) SSE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,192.34 miles (16,402.94 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,190.46 miles (16,399.92 km) SSE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,179.98 miles (16,383.05 km) SSE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,177.86 miles (16,379.64 km) SSE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,167.46 miles (16,362.90 km) SSE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,153.76 miles (16,340.84 km) SSE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,148.40 miles (16,332.23 km) SSE | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |