Houston to Nairobi - 8,736 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,736	+5,242	13,978 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,736	+5,242	13,978 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,736	+4,368	13,104 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,736	+4,368	13,104 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,736	+8,736	17,472 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,736	+4,368	13,104 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?

When you land in Nairobi, your watch will be 9 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to NBO route connects Houston, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 8,736 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 67° from Houston. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8,736 miles (14,059 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IAH to NBO typically take around 17h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,736 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.

Houston (IAH) to Nairobi (NBO)