Flight from New York to Nairobi

From JFK (JFK), USA North America  →  Jomo Kenyatta (NBO), Kenya Africa

↔ Flying the other way? Nairobi → New York

How long is the flight from New York to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 14 hours 51 minutes, covering a great-circle distance of 7,355 miles (11,837 km). Actual scheduled time varies by airline, routing, and wind — expect ±15 to 30 minutes from this estimate.

Time zones & jet lag

CO₂ footprint per passenger

Economy class, single passenger. Source: DEFRA 2024 averages.

This flight emits roughly 3.6× the CO₂ of an equivalent train trip and 0.9× a car driven alone over the same distance.

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