Bangkok (BKK) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,489
miles
7,224
kilometers
3,901
nautical miles

🕐 9h 3m
Flight Time
🧭 W (262°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,489 7,182
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,489 7,182
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,489 6,734
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,489 6,734
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,489 8,978
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,489 6,734
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?

Flights between Bangkok and Nairobi follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to NBO route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 4,489 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 262° from Bangkok. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4,489 miles (7,224 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BKK to NBO typically take around 9h 3m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,489 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.