NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,542 km
8,414 miles
ZHP
High Prairie
Canada
Distance
13,542 km
8,414 mi / 7,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZHP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport High Prairie Airport
IATA Code NBO ZHP
ICAO Code HKJK CZHP
City Nairobi High Prairie
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,974 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.390000, -116.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to High Prairie (ZHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 13,542 kilometers (8,414 miles / 7,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 20:04 in Nairobi, it's 10:04 in High Prairie. 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 3,356 feet between the two airports. High Prairie 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 High Prairie (ZHP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 32° (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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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