NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,966 km
5,571 miles
QNV
Nova Iguacu
Brazil
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QNV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Aeroclube Airport
IATA Code NBO QNV
ICAO Code HKJK SDNY
City Nairobi Nova Iguacu
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -22.750000, -43.460000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nova Iguacu (QNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Aeroclube Airport (QNV) in Nova Iguacu, Brazil is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 22:19 in Nairobi, it's 16:19 in Nova Iguacu. 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 5,166 feet between the two airports. Aeroclube 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 Nova Iguacu (QNV) 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 Aeroclube Airport (QNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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