United States
KenyaNew York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route.
12,429 km by air, about 16 h 18 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: New York (JFK) and Nairobi (NBO)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
New York (JFK)AirNairobi (NBO)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,429 km (7,723 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,837 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 12,429 km (6,711 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 11,837 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 16 h 18 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JFK to NBO this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on New York to Nairobi saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Kenya, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from New York (JFK) in this directory, Nairobi (NBO) is the 48th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from New York: Delhi (12,343 km), Xi'an (12,246 km) and Addis Ababa (11,761 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO)?
12,429 km along the flight path (11,837 km great circle).
What is the flight time from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO)?
About 16 h 18 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nairobi (NBO) to New York (JFK) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi (NBO)2,697 km
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Doha (DOH) to Nairobi (NBO)3,520 km
Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi (NBO)3,616 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.