IMP
Imperatriz
Brazil
9,373 km
5,824 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,373 km
5,824 mi / 5,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

IMP NBO
Airport Name Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IMP NBO
ICAO Code SBIZ HKJK
City Imperatriz Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 432 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -5.530000, -47.460000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Imperatriz (IMP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP) in Imperatriz, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,373 kilometers (5,824 miles / 5,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 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 10:38 in Imperatriz, it's 16:38 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 4,898 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Imperatriz (IMP) follows a heading of 265° (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 Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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