NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,811 km
6,096 miles
TJL
Tres Lagoas
Brazil
Distance
9,811 km
6,096 mi / 5,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TJL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Plinio Alarcom Airport
IATA Code NBO TJL
ICAO Code HKJK SBTG
City Nairobi Tres Lagoas
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Campo_Grande
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,075 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -20.750000, -51.680000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tres Lagoas (TJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) in Tres Lagoas, Brazil is 9,811 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 00:23 in Nairobi, it's 17:23 in Tres Lagoas. 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 4,255 feet between the two airports. Plinio Alarcom 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 Tres Lagoas (TJL) 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 Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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