NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,984 km
6,204 miles
SQX
Sao Miguel Do Oeste
Brazil
Distance
9,984 km
6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SQX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport
IATA Code NBO SQX
ICAO Code HKJK SSOE
City Nairobi Sao Miguel Do Oeste
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,180 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.780000, -53.500000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sao Miguel Do Oeste (SQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport (SQX) in Sao Miguel Do Oeste, Brazil is 9,984 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 23:35 in Nairobi, it's 17:35 in Sao Miguel Do Oeste. 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 3,150 feet between the two airports. Sao Miguel do Oeste 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 Miguel Do Oeste (SQX) 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 Miguel do Oeste Airport (SQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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