FLW
Santa Cruz das Flores
Portugal
8,241 km
5,121 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,241 km
5,121 mi / 4,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
105°
east southeast

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FLW NBO
Airport Name Flores Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FLW NBO
ICAO Code LPFL HKJK
City Santa Cruz das Flores Nairobi
Country Portugal Kenya
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 112 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.460000, -31.130000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,241 kilometers (5,121 miles / 4,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:44 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 16:44 in Nairobi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,218 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Flores Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Flores Airport (FLW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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