NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,069 km
5,635 miles
QRZ
Resende
Brazil
Distance
9,069 km
5,635 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QRZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Resende Airport
IATA Code NBO QRZ
ICAO Code HKJK SDRS
City Nairobi Resende
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,320 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -22.480000, -44.480000

Nairobi (NBO) to Resende (QRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Resende Airport (QRZ) in Resende, Brazil is 9,069 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 07:25 in Nairobi, it's 01:25 in Resende. 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 4,010 feet between the two airports. Resende 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 Resende (QRZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Resende Airport (QRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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