NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,380 km
5,207 miles
QGS
Alagoinhas
Brazil
Distance
8,380 km
5,207 mi / 4,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QGS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Alagoinhas Airport
IATA Code NBO QGS
ICAO Code HKJK SDUO
City Nairobi Alagoinhas
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bahia
Elevation 5,330 ft 568 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -12.180000, -38.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to Alagoinhas (QGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) in Alagoinhas, Brazil is 8,380 kilometers (5,207 miles / 4,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 12:35 in Nairobi, it's 06:35 in Alagoinhas. 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 4,762 feet between the two airports. Alagoinhas 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 Alagoinhas (QGS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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