Nairobi (NBO) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,605

miles

15,457

kilometers

8,346

nautical miles

🕐 18h 48m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (335°)

Direction

🌍 -11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,605	+5,763	15,368 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,605	+5,763	15,368 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,605	+4,803	14,408 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,605	+4,803	14,408 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,605	+9,605	19,210 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,605	+4,803	14,408 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 SFO route connects Nairobi, Kenya with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,605 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 335° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 9,605 miles (15,457 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from NBO to SFO typically take around 18h 48m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,605 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.