Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,212
miles
3,559
kilometers
1,922
nautical miles

🕐 4h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (217°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,212 3,539
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,212 3,539
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,212 3,318
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,212 3,318
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,212 4,424
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,212 3,318
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 Dubai to Nairobi would take approximately 5 days compared to just 4h 43m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to NBO route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 2,212 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 217° from Dubai. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2,212 miles (3,559 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to NBO typically take around 4h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,212 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.