Nairobi to New York (NBO–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
788
1:10 AM
EAT T1A
9:00 AM
EDT
14h 50m
45%
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KQ3+1
KQ Kenya
788
1:44 PM
EDT T4
10:44 AM+1
EAT
14h
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 3m AFKQUU → AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to New York flights
LHR London 18h 19m BAKQVS → AAAFAY London (LHR) to New York flights
AMS Amsterdam 18h 20m CVEKKL → AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to New York flights
ABJ Abidjan 18h 45m KQ → ET Abidjan (ABJ) to New York flights
JED Jeddah 19h GFKQSV → SV Jeddah (JED) to New York flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 25m LH → AFDEDL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to New York flights
DXB Dubai 19h 28m EKFZKQ → EK Dubai (DXB) to New York flights
DOH Doha 20h 15m ASATAY → ASB6MH Doha (DOH) to New York flights
IST Istanbul 20h 20m ATNHOZ → 6EAVB6 Istanbul (IST) to New York flights
BRU Zaventem 20h 22m AZLHLX → SNUC Zaventem (BRU) to New York flights
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Nairobi to New York
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,356 mi 14h 50m nonstop -7h behind

NBO–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 7,356 miles in approximately 14h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NBO Routes JFK Routes NBO Live Flights JFK Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from New York (JFK) New York to Nairobi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 7 788 14h50 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to JFK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
CDG ~18h 3m LHR ~18h 19m AMS ~18h 20m ABJ ~18h 45m MLA ~18h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,170
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NBO → JFK
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
Return
JFK → NBO
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
New York is 7 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 11:00 AM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
7,356 mi / 11,837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NBO–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to New York route.
Route details
Distance7,356 mi / 11,837 km
Flight time14h 50m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 14h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 7,356 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NBO to JFK: Kenya Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Amsterdam.
New York is 7 hours behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from JFK to NBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NBO to JFK

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to JFK is about 14 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,356 miles (11,837 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.