Atlanta (ATL) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,048
miles
12,952
kilometers
6,993
nautical miles

🕐 15h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 E (73°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,048 12,877
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,048 12,877
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,048 12,072
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,048 12,072
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,048 16,096
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,048 12,072
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from United States to Kenya requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to NBO route connects Atlanta, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 8,048 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 73° from Atlanta. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves Nairobi, Kenya.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8,048 miles (12,952 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to NBO typically take around 15h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,048 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.