NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,213 km
5,725 miles
SJK
Sao Jose Dos Campos
Brazil
Distance
9,213 km
5,725 mi / 4,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
247°
west southwest

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NBO SJK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
IATA Code NBO SJK
ICAO Code HKJK SBSJ
City Nairobi Sao Jose Dos Campos
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,120 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -23.230000, -45.860000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) in Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil is 9,213 kilometers (5,725 miles / 4,975 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 12:05 in Nairobi, it's 06:05 in Sao Jose Dos Campos. 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 3,210 feet between the two airports. Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf 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 Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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