MOC
Montes Claros
Brazil
8,980 km
5,580 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,980 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

MOC NBO
Airport Name Mario Ribeiro Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MOC NBO
ICAO Code SBMK HKJK
City Montes Claros Nairobi
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,191 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.710000, -43.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Montes Claros (MOC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mario Ribeiro Airport (MOC) in Montes Claros, Brazil to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,980 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 05:20 in Montes Claros, it's 11:20 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 3,139 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mario Ribeiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Montes Claros (MOC) follows a heading of 253° (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 Mario Ribeiro Airport (MOC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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