NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,358 km
5,193 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
8,358 km
5,193 mi / 4,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PAV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code NBO PAV
ICAO Code HKJK SBUF
City Nairobi Paulo Afonso
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Maceio
Elevation 5,330 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Nairobi (NBO) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 8,358 kilometers (5,193 miles / 4,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Nairobi, it's 09:17 in Paulo Afonso. 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 4,447 feet between the two airports. Paulo Afonso Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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