NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,623 km
8,465 miles
YDQ
Dawson Creek
Canada
Distance
13,623 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YDQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Dawson Creek Airport
IATA Code NBO YDQ
ICAO Code HKJK CYDQ
City Nairobi Dawson Creek
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,148 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.740000, -120.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) in Dawson Creek, Canada is 13,623 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 08:09 in Nairobi, it's 22:09 in Dawson Creek. 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 3,182 feet between the two airports. Dawson Creek 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 Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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