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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Scan through all non-stop flights from New York City to Nairobi. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from JFK to NBO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
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Nairobi is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Nairobi is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from New York City JFK to Nairobi NBO, which is Kenya Airways. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from JFK to NBO are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. All flights depart at 13:45.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from New York City to Nairobi takes 14 hours. The flight distance between New York City and Nairobi is 7,351 miles (or 11,830 km).
There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
There are 4 flights per week flying from New York City to Nairobi (as of April 2026).
14 hours is the average flight time from New York City to Nairobi.
The distance from New York City to Nairobi is 7,351 miles (11,830 kilometers).
Kenya Airways is the only airline flying nonstop from New York City to Nairobi.
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from New York City to Nairobi.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from New York City to Nairobi:
The earliest flight departs at 13:45 from New York City and arrives at 10:45 at Nairobi.
The latest flight departs at 13:45 from New York City and arrives at 10:45 at Nairobi.
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