Distance From Albert J Ellis Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, OAJ - NBO Distance

The distance from Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 7651 miles or 12313 kilometers or 6644 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Richlands ( United States ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richlands and Nairobi takes around 17 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Albert J Ellis Airport, Richlands, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 17 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • OAJ - NBO

Kilometers		12313 km
Statute Miles		7651 miles
Nautical Miles		6644 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 35 minutes

Albert J Ellis Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - OAJ to NBO Flight Path

Location of Albert J Ellis Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Richlands to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Richlands, United States and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OAJ - NBO

Time difference between Richlands (United States) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 7 Hours.
Nairobi time is 7 Hours ahead of Richlands.

Location	Local Time
Richlands (United States)	2026-05-01, 03:56:00 EDT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-05-01, 10:56:00 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ / KOAJ) Richlands, United States

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya