Denver (DEN) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,846

miles

14,237

kilometers

7,687

nautical miles

🕐 17h 21m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (52°)

Direction

🌍 +10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,846	+5,308	14,154 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,846	+5,308	14,154 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,846	+4,423	13,269 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,846	+4,423	13,269 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,846	+8,846	17,692 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,846	+4,423	13,269 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Denver to Nairobi would take approximately 19 days compared to just 17h 21m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to NBO route connects Denver, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 8,846 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 NE bearing of 52° from Denver. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8,846 miles (14,237 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DEN to NBO typically take around 17h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,846 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.