Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,483
miles
7,215
kilometers
3,896
nautical miles

🕐 9h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 W (267°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,483 7,173
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,483 7,173
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,483 6,725
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,483 6,725
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,483 8,966
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,483 6,725
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 Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi earns you 8,966 base miles - that's 36% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to NBO route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 4,483 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 267° from Kuala Lumpur. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4,483 miles (7,215 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to NBO typically take around 9h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,483 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.