Charlotte (CLT) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,826
miles
12,595
kilometers
6,801
nautical miles

🕐 15h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 E (74°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,826 12,522
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,826 12,522
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,826 11,739
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,826 11,739
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,826 15,652
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,826 11,739
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?

When you land in Nairobi, your watch will be 8 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to NBO route connects Charlotte, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 7,826 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 74° from Charlotte. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7,826 miles (12,595 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to NBO typically take around 15h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,826 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.