Newark (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,374
miles
11,868
kilometers
6,408
nautical miles

🕐 14h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 E (77°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,374 11,798
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,374 11,798
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,374 11,061
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,374 11,061
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,374 14,748
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,374 11,061
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?

A round trip between Newark and Nairobi earns you 14,748 base miles - that's 59% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to NBO route connects Newark, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 7,374 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 77° from Newark. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7,374 miles (11,868 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to NBO typically take around 14h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,374 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.