NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,300 km
8,264 miles
YPA
Prince Albert
Canada
Distance
13,300 km
8,264 mi / 7,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YPA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport
IATA Code NBO YPA
ICAO Code HKJK CYPA
City Nairobi Prince Albert
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Regina
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,405 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.210000, -105.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Prince Albert (YPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) in Prince Albert, Canada is 13,300 kilometers (8,264 miles / 7,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 17:18 in Nairobi, it's 08:18 in Prince Albert. 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 3,925 feet between the two airports. Prince Albert (Glass Field) 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 Prince Albert (YPA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 44° (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 Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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