NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,922 km
6,165 miles
QDB
Cachoeira Do Sul
Brazil
Distance
9,922 km
6,165 mi / 5,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QDB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Cachoeira do Sul Airport
IATA Code NBO QDB
ICAO Code HKJK SSKS
City Nairobi Cachoeira Do Sul
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 253 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -30.000000, -52.940000

Nairobi (NBO) to Cachoeira Do Sul (QDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Cachoeira do Sul Airport (QDB) in Cachoeira Do Sul, Brazil is 9,922 kilometers (6,165 miles / 5,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 01:54 in Nairobi, it's 19:54 in Cachoeira Do Sul. 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 5,077 feet between the two airports. Cachoeira do Sul 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 Cachoeira Do Sul (QDB) 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 Cachoeira do Sul Airport (QDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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