NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,650 km
5,375 miles
QCH
Colatina
Brazil
Distance
8,650 km
5,375 mi / 4,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QCH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Colatina Airport
IATA Code NBO QCH
ICAO Code HKJK SNCX
City Nairobi Colatina
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 492 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -19.490000, -40.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Colatina (QCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Colatina Airport (QCH) in Colatina, Brazil is 8,650 kilometers (5,375 miles / 4,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 16:50 in Nairobi, it's 10:50 in Colatina. 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 4,838 feet between the two airports. Colatina 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 Colatina (QCH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 87° (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 Colatina Airport (QCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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