Nairobi (NBO) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,443

miles

15,197

kilometers

8,205

nautical miles

🕐 18h 29m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (321°)

Direction

🌍 -10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,443	+5,666	15,109 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,443	+5,666	15,109 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,443	+4,722	14,165 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,443	+4,722	14,165 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,443	+9,443	18,886 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,443	+4,722	14,165 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 Phoenix would take approximately 20 days compared to just 18h 29m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The NBO to PHX route connects Nairobi, Kenya with Phoenix, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,443 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 321° from Nairobi. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

🛬 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 9,443 miles (15,197 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from NBO to PHX typically take around 18h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,443 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.