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LGA to NBO: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)
7,358 mi
11,841 km · 6,394 nm
14h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,358 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 54m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- NBO — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi, Kenya
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near NBO
- WIL · Nairobi Wilson Airport8 mi away
- NYE · Nyeri Airport66 mi away
- NYK · Nanyuki Airport87 mi away
- ASV · Amboseli Airport94 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from NBO?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Nairobi (NBO) is 7,358 miles (11,841 km, 6,394 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to NBO?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 54m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to NBO?
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