JJD
Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz)
Brazil
8,589 km
5,337 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,589 km
5,337 mi / 4,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

JJD NBO
Airport Name Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JJD NBO
ICAO Code SBJE HKJK
City Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz) Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 89 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -2.910000, -40.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz) (JJD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) in Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz), Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,589 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 22:02 in Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz), it's 04:02 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 5,241 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz) (JJD) follows a heading of 267° (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 Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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