NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,639 km
7,853 miles
ZFM
Fort Mcpherson
Canada
Distance
12,639 km
7,853 mi / 6,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO ZFM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fort Mcpherson Airport
IATA Code NBO ZFM
ICAO Code HKJK CZFM
City Nairobi Fort Mcpherson
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 67.410000, -134.860000

Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) in Fort Mcpherson, Canada is 12,639 kilometers (7,853 miles / 6,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 17:26 in Nairobi, it's 07:26 in Fort Mcpherson. 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 5,214 feet between the two airports. Fort Mcpherson 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 Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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