Nairobi (NBO) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,015

miles

14,508

kilometers

7,834

nautical miles

🕐 17h 40m

Flight Time

🧭 N (342°)

Direction

🌍 -11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,015	+5,409	14,424 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,015	+5,409	14,424 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,015	+4,508	13,523 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,015	+4,508	13,523 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,015	+9,015	18,030 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,015	+4,508	13,523 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 Kenya to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The NBO to SEA route connects Nairobi, Kenya with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,015 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 N bearing of 342° from Nairobi. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 9,015 miles (14,508 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from NBO to SEA typically take around 17h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,015 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.