NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,469 km
5,262 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
8,469 km
5,262 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
264°
west

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NBO QIG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code NBO QIG
ICAO Code HKJK SNIG
City Nairobi Iguatu
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Fortaleza
Elevation 5,330 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Nairobi (NBO) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 8,469 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,573 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 17:58 in Nairobi, it's 11:58 in Iguatu. 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 4,631 feet between the two airports. Iguatu 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 Iguatu (QIG) 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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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