NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,341 km
8,911 miles
YPW
Powell River
Canada
Distance
14,341 km
8,911 mi / 7,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
345°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO YPW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Powell River Airport
IATA Code NBO YPW
ICAO Code HKJK CYPW
City Nairobi Powell River
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.830000, -124.500000

Nairobi (NBO) to Powell River (YPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Powell River Airport (YPW) in Powell River, Canada is 14,341 kilometers (8,911 miles / 7,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 21:55 in Nairobi, it's 11:55 in Powell River. 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 4,905 feet between the two airports. Powell River 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 Powell River (YPW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 24° (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 Powell River Airport (YPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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