London (LGW) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,227

miles

6,802

kilometers

3,673

nautical miles

🕐 8h 33m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (136°)

Direction

🌍 +3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	4,227	+2,536	6,763 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	4,227	+2,536	6,763 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	4,227	+2,114	6,341 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	4,227	+2,114	6,341 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	4,227	+4,227	8,454 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	4,227	+2,114	6,341 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 4,227 miles across 9 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to NBO route connects London, United Kingdom with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 4,227 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 136° from London. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4,227 miles (6,802 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from LGW to NBO typically take around 8h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 4,227 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.