Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,742
miles
14,070
kilometers
7,597
nautical miles

🕐 17h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (64°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,742 13,987
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,742 13,987
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,742 13,113
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,742 13,113
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,742 17,484
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,742 13,113
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 Dallas-Fort Worth to Nairobi would take approximately 19 days compared to just 17h 9m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DFW to NBO route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 8,742 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 64° from Dallas-Fort Worth. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8,742 miles (14,070 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DFW to NBO typically take around 17h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,742 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.