MCZ
Maceio
Brazil
8,088 km
5,026 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,088 km
5,026 mi / 4,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Maceio
Heading
88°
east

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MCZ NBO
Airport Name Zumbi dos Palmares Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MCZ NBO
ICAO Code SBMO HKJK
City Maceio Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Maceio Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 387 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -9.510000, -35.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Maceio (MCZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) in Maceio, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,088 kilometers (5,026 miles / 4,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 12:26 in Maceio, it's 18:26 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 4,943 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Zumbi dos Palmares Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Maceio (MCZ) follows a heading of 260° (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 Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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