Mumbai (BOM) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,817
miles
4,533
kilometers
2,448
nautical miles

🕐 5h 52m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (244°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,817 4,507
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,817 4,507
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,817 4,226
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,817 4,226
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,817 5,634
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,817 4,226
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 Mumbai 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 BOM to NBO route connects Mumbai, India with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 2,817 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 244° from Mumbai. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOM

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) serves Mumbai, India.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2,817 miles (4,533 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOM to NBO typically take around 5h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,817 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.