NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,832 km
6,110 miles
SQY
Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Brazil
Distance
9,832 km
6,110 mi / 5,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
239°
west southwest

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NBO SQY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport
IATA Code NBO SQY
ICAO Code HKJK SSRU
City Nairobi Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -31.380000, -52.030000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sao Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) in Sao Lourenco Do Sul, Brazil is 9,832 kilometers (6,110 miles / 5,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 17:35 in Nairobi, it's 11:35 in Sao Lourenco Do Sul. 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 5,302 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco do Sul 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 Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) 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 Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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