NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,440 km
6,487 miles
TGQ
Tangara Da Serra
Brazil
Distance
10,440 km
6,487 mi / 5,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TGQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tangara da Serra Airport
IATA Code NBO TGQ
ICAO Code HKJK SWTS
City Nairobi Tangara Da Serra
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Cuiaba
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,460 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -14.660000, -57.440000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) in Tangara Da Serra, Brazil is 10,440 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 21:20 in Nairobi, it's 14:20 in Tangara Da Serra. 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 3,870 feet between the two airports. Tangara da Serra 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 Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 92° (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 Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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