BQQ
Barra
Brazil
8,897 km
5,528 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,897 km
5,528 mi / 4,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

BQQ NBO
Airport Name Barra Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BQQ NBO
ICAO Code SNBX HKJK
City Barra Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,345 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -11.080000, -43.150000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Barra (BQQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra Airport (BQQ) in Barra, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,897 kilometers (5,528 miles / 4,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 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 11:52 in Barra, it's 17:52 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 3,985 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Barra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Barra (BQQ) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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