NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,175 km
6,944 miles
PVH
Porto Velho
Brazil
Distance
11,175 km
6,944 mi / 6,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PVH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Airport
IATA Code NBO PVH
ICAO Code HKJK SBPV
City Nairobi Porto Velho
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 5,330 ft 290 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -8.710000, -63.900000

Nairobi (NBO) to Porto Velho (PVH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Airport (PVH) in Porto Velho, Brazil is 11,175 kilometers (6,944 miles / 6,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 14:49 in Nairobi, it's 07:49 in Porto Velho. 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 5,040 feet between the two airports. Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira 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 Porto Velho (PVH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 93° (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 Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Airport (PVH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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