LIP
Lins
Brazil
9,608 km
5,970 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,608 km
5,970 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

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LIP NBO
Airport Name Lins Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LIP NBO
ICAO Code SBLN HKJK
City Lins Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,559 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -21.660000, -49.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lins (LIP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lins Airport (LIP) in Lins, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,608 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 21:14 in Lins, it's 03:14 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 3,771 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lins Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lins (LIP) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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