NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,586 km
5,335 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
8,586 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
267°
west

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NBO QBX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code NBO QBX
ICAO Code HKJK SNOB
City Nairobi Sobral
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Fortaleza
Elevation 5,330 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 8,586 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 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 06:54 in Nairobi, it's 00:54 in Sobral. 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 5,120 feet between the two airports. Sobral 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 Sobral (QBX) 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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