NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,049 km
8,108 miles
YPY
Fort Chipewyan
Canada
Distance
13,049 km
8,108 mi / 7,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YPY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fort Chipewyan Airport
IATA Code NBO YPY
ICAO Code HKJK CYPY
City Nairobi Fort Chipewyan
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 761 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 58.770000, -111.120000

Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada is 13,049 kilometers (8,108 miles / 7,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 11:06 in Nairobi, it's 01:06 in Fort Chipewyan. 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 4,569 feet between the two airports. Fort Chipewyan 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 Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 37° (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 Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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