BGV
Bento Goncalves
Brazil
9,787 km
6,082 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,787 km
6,082 mi / 5,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BGV NBO
Airport Name Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BGV NBO
ICAO Code SSBG HKJK
City Bento Goncalves Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,209 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -29.150000, -51.540000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bento Goncalves (BGV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) in Bento Goncalves, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,787 kilometers (6,082 miles / 5,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Brazil with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Bento Goncalves, it's 14:12 in Nairobi. 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 3,121 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bento Goncalves (BGV) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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