Los Angeles (LAX) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,676
miles
15,572
kilometers
8,408
nautical miles

🕐 18h 56m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (41°)
Direction
🌍 +11h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,676 15,482
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,676 15,482
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,676 14,514
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,676 14,514
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,676 19,352
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,676 14,514
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?

This long-haul flight covers 9,676 miles across 20 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to NBO route connects Los Angeles, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 9,676 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 41° from Los Angeles. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 9,676 miles (15,572 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to NBO typically take around 18h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,676 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.