NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,663 km
6,004 miles
SQM
Sao Miguel Do Araguaia
Brazil
Distance
9,663 km
6,004 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SQM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport
IATA Code NBO SQM
ICAO Code HKJK SWUA
City Nairobi Sao Miguel Do Araguaia
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,249 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -13.330000, -50.200000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sao Miguel Do Araguaia (SQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport (SQM) in Sao Miguel Do Araguaia, Brazil is 9,663 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 00:23 in Nairobi, it's 18:23 in Sao Miguel Do Araguaia. 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 4,081 feet between the two airports. Sao Miguel do Araguaia 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 Miguel Do Araguaia (SQM) 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 Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport (SQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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