NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,612 km
5,351 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
8,612 km
5,351 mi / 4,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PNZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code NBO PNZ
ICAO Code HKJK SBPL
City Nairobi Petrolina
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bahia
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Nairobi (NBO) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 8,612 kilometers (5,351 miles / 4,650 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 20:51 in Nairobi, it's 14:51 in Petrolina. 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 4,067 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho 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 Petrolina (PNZ) 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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