NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,861 km
6,748 miles
PBQ
Pimenta Bueno
Brazil
Distance
10,861 km
6,748 mi / 5,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PBQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pimenta Bueno Airport
IATA Code NBO PBQ
ICAO Code HKJK SWPM
City Nairobi Pimenta Bueno
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 5,330 ft 682 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.640000, -61.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) in Pimenta Bueno, Brazil is 10,861 kilometers (6,748 miles / 5,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 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 15:23 in Nairobi, it's 08:23 in Pimenta Bueno. With a 7-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 4,648 feet between the two airports. Pimenta Bueno 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 Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 93° (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 Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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