Boston (BOS) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,190
miles
11,571
kilometers
6,248
nautical miles

🕐 14h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 E (79°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,190 11,504
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,190 11,504
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,190 10,785
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,190 10,785
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,190 14,380
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,190 10,785
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 Boston 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 BOS to NBO route connects Boston, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 7,190 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 79° from Boston. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7,190 miles (11,571 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to NBO typically take around 14h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,190 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.