The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil is 11,555 kilometers (7,180 miles / 6,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 10:42 in Nairobi, it's 03:42 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira. With a 7-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 5,079 feet between the two airports. Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira 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 Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (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 Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.