BVB
Boa Vista
Brazil
10,861 km
6,749 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,861 km
6,749 mi / 5,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Boa_Vista
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

BVB NBO
Airport Name Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BVB NBO
ICAO Code SBBV HKJK
City Boa Vista Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Boa_Vista Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 276 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 2.840000, -60.690000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Boa Vista (BVB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport (BVB) in Boa Vista, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,861 kilometers (6,749 miles / 5,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 16:38 in Boa Vista, it's 23:38 in Nairobi. 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 5,054 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Boa Vista (BVB) follows a heading of 273° (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 Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport (BVB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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