NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,877 km
6,137 miles
OYK
Oiapoque
Brazil
Distance
9,877 km
6,137 mi / 5,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
274°
west

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NBO OYK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oiapoque Airport
IATA Code NBO OYK
ICAO Code HKJK SBOI
City Nairobi Oiapoque
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Cayenne
Elevation 5,330 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 3.860000, -51.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oiapoque (OYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oiapoque Airport (OYK) in Oiapoque, Brazil is 9,877 kilometers (6,137 miles / 5,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Nairobi, it's 03:38 in Oiapoque. 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 5,267 feet between the two airports. Oiapoque Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oiapoque (OYK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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