NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,318 km
7,654 miles
YPC
Paulatuk
Canada
Distance
12,318 km
7,654 mi / 6,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO YPC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport
IATA Code NBO YPC
ICAO Code HKJK CYPC
City Nairobi Paulatuk
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 69.360000, -124.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Paulatuk (YPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) in Paulatuk, Canada is 12,318 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 16:39 in Nairobi, it's 06:39 in Paulatuk. 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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) 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 Paulatuk (YPC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 20° (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 Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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