The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pinheiro Airport (PHI) in Pinheiro, Brazil is 9,113 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 23:10 in Nairobi, it's 17:10 in Pinheiro. 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 5,205 feet between the two airports. Pinheiro 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 Pinheiro (PHI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (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 Pinheiro Airport (PHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.