IGU
Foz Do Iguacu
Brazil
10,085 km
6,267 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,085 km
6,267 mi / 5,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

IGU NBO
Airport Name Cataratas International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IGU NBO
ICAO Code SBFI HKJK
City Foz Do Iguacu Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 786 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -25.600000, -54.480000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,085 kilometers (6,267 miles / 5,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 23:27 in Foz Do Iguacu, it's 05:27 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 4,544 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cataratas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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