NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,575 km
5,950 miles
SJP
Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Brazil
Distance
9,575 km
5,950 mi / 5,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SJP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport
IATA Code NBO SJP
ICAO Code HKJK SBSR
City Nairobi Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -20.820000, -49.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, Brazil is 9,575 kilometers (5,950 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 21:21 in Nairobi, it's 15:21 in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto. 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 3,546 feet between the two airports. Sao Jose do Rio Preto 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 Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) 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 Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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