DGF
Douglas Lake
Canada
14,168 km
8,803 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,168 km
8,803 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Vancouver
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DGF NBO
Airport Name Douglas Lake Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DGF NBO
ICAO Code CAL3 HKJK
City Douglas Lake Nairobi
Country Canada Kenya
Timezone America/Vancouver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,770 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, -120.170000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Douglas Lake (DGF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) in Douglas Lake, Canada to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,168 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:11 in Douglas Lake, it's 18:11 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 2,560 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Douglas Lake Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Douglas Lake (DGF) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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