Minneapolis (MSP) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,169
miles
13,146
kilometers
7,099
nautical miles

🕐 16h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (60°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,169 13,070
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,169 13,070
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,169 12,254
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,169 12,254
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,169 16,338
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,169 12,254
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 United States to Kenya requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to NBO route connects Minneapolis, United States with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 8,169 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 60° from Minneapolis. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8,169 miles (13,146 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to NBO typically take around 16h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,169 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.