NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,987 km
8,691 miles
WPC
Pincher Creek
Canada
Distance
13,987 km
8,691 mi / 7,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO WPC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pincher Creek Airport
IATA Code NBO WPC
ICAO Code HKJK CZPC
City Nairobi Pincher Creek
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,903 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.520000, -114.000000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pincher Creek (WPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) in Pincher Creek, Canada is 13,987 kilometers (8,691 miles / 7,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 18:49 in Nairobi, it's 08:49 in Pincher 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 1,427 feet between the two airports. Pincher 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 Pincher Creek (WPC) 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 Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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