NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,543 km
5,308 miles
TXF
Teixeira De Freitas
Brazil
Distance
8,543 km
5,308 mi / 4,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TXF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Teixeira de Freitas Airport
IATA Code NBO TXF
ICAO Code HKJK SNTF
City Nairobi Teixeira De Freitas
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bahia
Elevation 5,330 ft 344 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.520000, -39.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Teixeira De Freitas (TXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Teixeira de Freitas Airport (TXF) in Teixeira De Freitas, Brazil is 8,543 kilometers (5,308 miles / 4,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:28 in Nairobi, it's 15:28 in Teixeira De Freitas. 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 4,986 feet between the two airports. Teixeira de Freitas 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 Teixeira De Freitas (TXF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 87° (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 Teixeira de Freitas Airport (TXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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