Nairobi (NBO) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,442
miles
11,977
kilometers
6,467
nautical miles

🕐 14h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (312°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,442 11,907
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,442 11,907
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,442 11,163
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,442 11,163
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,442 14,884
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,442 11,163
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Nairobi to Philadelphia would take approximately 16 days compared to just 14h 41m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The NBO to PHL route connects Nairobi, Kenya with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,442 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Kenya to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 312° from Nairobi. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

🛬 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 7,442 miles (11,977 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from NBO to PHL typically take around 14h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,442 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.