NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,165 km
5,073 miles
QCP
Currais Novos
Brazil
Distance
8,165 km
5,073 mi / 4,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO QCP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Currais Novos Airport
IATA Code NBO QCP
ICAO Code HKJK SNKN
City Nairobi Currais Novos
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Recife
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,148 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -6.280000, -36.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Currais Novos (QCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Currais Novos Airport (QCP) in Currais Novos, Brazil is 8,165 kilometers (5,073 miles / 4,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Currais Novos. 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 4,182 feet between the two airports. Currais Novos 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 Currais Novos (QCP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (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 Currais Novos Airport (QCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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