NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,719 km
6,039 miles
SXO
Sao Felix Do Araguaia
Brazil
Distance
9,719 km
6,039 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SXO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sao Felix do Araguaia Airport
IATA Code NBO SXO
ICAO Code HKJK SWFX
City Nairobi Sao Felix Do Araguaia
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Campo_Grande
Elevation 5,330 ft 650 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.630000, -50.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sao Felix Do Araguaia (SXO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sao Felix do Araguaia Airport (SXO) in Sao Felix Do Araguaia, Brazil is 9,719 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 02:01 in Nairobi, it's 19:01 in Sao Felix Do Araguaia. 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 4,680 feet between the two airports. Sao Felix do Araguaia 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 Felix Do Araguaia (SXO) 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 Felix do Araguaia Airport (SXO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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