Melbourne (MEL) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,134
miles
11,482
kilometers
6,200
nautical miles

🕐 14h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 W (258°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,134 11,414
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,134 11,414
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,134 10,701
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,134 10,701
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,134 14,268
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,134 10,701
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 international flight from Australia to Kenya requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to NBO route connects Melbourne, Australia with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 7,134 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 258° from Melbourne. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7,134 miles (11,482 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to NBO typically take around 14h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,134 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.