Detroit to Nairobi - 7,799 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,799	+4,679	12,478 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,799	+4,679	12,478 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,799	+3,900	11,699 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,799	+3,900	11,699 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,799	+7,799	15,598 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,799	+3,900	11,699 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 Detroit to Nairobi would take approximately 17 days compared to just 15h 21m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to NBO route connects Detroit, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 7,799 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 70° from Detroit. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7,799 miles (12,552 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to NBO typically take around 15h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,799 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.

Detroit (DTW) to Nairobi (NBO)