Flight time from Nairobi to New York
If you are actually flying from Nairobi, Kenya to New York, United States or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Nairobi and New York, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
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Flight time from Nairobi to New York is 15 hours
Non-Stop flight duration from NBO to JFK is 15 hours (Operated by Kenya Airways)
The nearest airport to Nairobi, is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and the nearest airport to New York, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
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Distance from Nairobi to New York is approximately 11840 kilometers.
Flights from Nairobi to New York • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from Nairobi arrive at John F Kennedy International AirportLa Guardia Airport. New York is served by 2 international airports.
| Airline & Journey | Duration |
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Kenya Airways NBO ➝ JFK |
15 hrs |
Flight time from Nairobi to New York via Paris • NBO to JFK via CDG
Flight duration from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport via Charles De Gaulle Airport, France on Air France flight is 17 hours 55 minutes
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NBO to CDG 8 hrs 40 mins |
CDG Waiting Time 1 hr 5 mins |
CDG to JFK 8 hrs 10 mins |
Total Duration: 17 hrs 55 mins |
Flight time from Nairobi to New York via Paris • NBO to JFK via CDG
Flight duration from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport via Charles De Gaulle Airport, France on Air France flight is 19 hours 55 minutes
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NBO to CDG 8 hrs 40 mins |
CDG Waiting Time 3 hrs 5 mins |
CDG to JFK 8 hrs 10 mins |
Total Duration: 19 hrs 55 mins |
How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to New York?
Non-stop flight time from Nairobi to New York is around 15 hours 15 minutes.
Nairobi New York one-stop flights and connecting flights can take anywhere between 18 hours to 21 hours. Flight time depends on the intermediate airport you choose to travel
This is the average non-stop flight time from any of the 2 airports in Nairobi to one of the 2 major airports that serves New York.
Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, Nairobi - New York flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.
Waiting time at intermediate airports could be anywhere between 17 hrs to 21 hrs .
Flight time from Nairobi, Kenya to airports near New York, United States
Direct flight and one stop flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi to airports nearest to New York is given in the table below
| Journey | Destination Airports | Duration | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBO - EWR | Newark, Newark Liberty International Airport | 21 hrs 30 mins | 1 Stop |
Airlines operating flights between Nairobi and New York
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Kenya Airways
- United Airlines
Nairobi time is 7 hours ahead of New York
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Current time in Nairobi, Kenya : Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, |
06:25 AM | |
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Current time in New York, United States :, Sat, 6 Jun, 2026, |
11:25 PM |
NBO to JFK Flight - Nairobi Airport to New York Airport Flight Route Map
Location of Nairobi Airport & New York Airport is given below. Click the map to view Nairobi to New York flight path and travel direction.
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