FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
8,385 km
5,210 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,385 km
5,210 mi / 4,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
90°
east

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FOR NBO
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FOR NBO
ICAO Code SBFZ HKJK
City Fortaleza Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 82 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,385 kilometers (5,210 miles / 4,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Brazil with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Fortaleza, it's 15:29 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,248 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Pinto Martins International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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