NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,405 km
8,951 miles
YPB
Port Alberni
Canada
Distance
14,405 km
8,951 mi / 7,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO YPB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Port Alberni Airport
IATA Code NBO YPB
ICAO Code HKJK CBS8
City Nairobi Port Alberni
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,330 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.320000, -124.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to Port Alberni (YPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Port Alberni Airport (YPB) in Port Alberni, Canada is 14,405 kilometers (8,951 miles / 7,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 23:44 in Nairobi, it's 12:44 in Port Alberni. 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 5,080 feet between the two airports. Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni (YPB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Port Alberni Airport (YPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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