NairobitoNew YorkFlight Time
NBO–JFK · Nonstop
Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to New York (JFK) is about 15h 46m, covering 7,355 miles. Kenya Airways flies the route nonstop with 1/day departures, from 23:35 to 23:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~15h 46m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 7,355 mi | Nonstop | 1/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Nairobi to New York
Kenya Airways operates 1/day flights from NBO to JFK. Departures leave from Terminal 1A at NBO.
- First departure
- 23:35
- Last departure
- 23:35
- Scheduled departure times
- 1
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | 1/day | Boeing 787 · Terminal 1A · Seat map | 23:35 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
JFK to NBO flights — 1-2/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for NBO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 6 scheduled departures across 6 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Nairobi to New York?
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to New York (JFK) is about 15h 46m, based on the 7,355-mile flying distance.
How far is Nairobi from New York?
Nairobi (NBO) to New York (JFK) is about 7,355 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Nairobi to New York?
Yes. Kenya Airways flies nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to New York (JFK), with 1/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to New York?
Kenya Airways flies nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to New York (JFK).
What aircraft fly from Nairobi to New York?
The NBO–JFK route is flown with Boeing 787.
Route hubs
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