New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,355
miles
11,837
kilometers
6,391
nautical miles

🕐 14h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 E (77°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,355 11,768
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,355 11,768
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,355 11,033
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,355 11,033
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,355 14,710
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,355 11,033
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 New York to Nairobi would take approximately 16 days compared to just 14h 31m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to NBO route connects New York, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 7,355 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 New York. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7,355 miles (11,837 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to NBO typically take around 14h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,355 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.