NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,743 km
6,054 miles
QVB
Uniao Da Vitoria
Brazil
Distance
9,743 km
6,054 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QVB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Uniao da Vitoria Airport
IATA Code NBO QVB
ICAO Code HKJK SSUV
City Nairobi Uniao Da Vitoria
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,467 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.230000, -51.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Uniao Da Vitoria (QVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Uniao da Vitoria Airport (QVB) in Uniao Da Vitoria, Brazil is 9,743 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 23:31 in Nairobi, it's 17:31 in Uniao Da Vitoria. 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 2,863 feet between the two airports. Uniao da Vitoria 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 Uniao Da Vitoria (QVB) 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 Uniao da Vitoria Airport (QVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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