NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,178 km
5,703 miles
QHP
Taubate
Brazil
Distance
9,178 km
5,703 mi / 4,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QHP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Base de Aviacao de Taubate Airport
IATA Code NBO QHP
ICAO Code HKJK SBTA
City Nairobi Taubate
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,908 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -23.040000, -45.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taubate (QHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Base de Aviacao de Taubate Airport (QHP) in Taubate, Brazil is 9,178 kilometers (5,703 miles / 4,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 11:21 in Nairobi, it's 05:21 in Taubate. 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 3,422 feet between the two airports. Base de Aviacao de Taubate 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 Taubate (QHP) 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 Base de Aviacao de Taubate Airport (QHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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