NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,895 km
8,013 miles
XPP
Poplar River
Canada
Distance
12,895 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO XPP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Poplar River Airport
IATA Code NBO XPP
ICAO Code HKJK CZNG
City Nairobi Poplar River
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,330 ft 728 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.000000, -97.270000

Nairobi (NBO) to Poplar River (XPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Poplar River Airport (XPP) in Poplar River, Canada is 12,895 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 15:21 in Nairobi, it's 06:21 in Poplar River. With a 9-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 4,602 feet between the two airports. Poplar 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 Poplar River (XPP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 53° (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 Poplar River Airport (XPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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