NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,686 km
8,504 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
13,686 km
8,504 mi / 7,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YDC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code NBO YDC
ICAO Code HKJK CER3
City Nairobi Drayton Valley
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.270000, -114.960000

Nairobi (NBO) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 13,686 kilometers (8,504 miles / 7,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Nairobi, it's 16:06 in Drayton Valley. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,554 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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