Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,987

miles

4,808

kilometers

2,596

nautical miles

🕐 6h 11m

Flight Time

🧭 S (168°)

Direction

🌍 0h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,987	+1,792	4,779 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,987	+1,792	4,779 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,987	+1,494	4,481 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,987	+1,494	4,481 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,987	+2,987	5,974 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,987	+1,494	4,481 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 Istanbul to Nairobi would take approximately 7 days compared to just 6h 11m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to NBO route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 2,987 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 168° from Istanbul.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2,987 miles (4,808 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to NBO typically take around 6h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,987 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.