Distance From Norfolk International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ORF - NBO Distance

The distance from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 7541 miles or 12136 kilometers or 6549 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 Norfolk ( United States ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Norfolk and Nairobi takes around 17 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 17 hours 20 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 • ORF - NBO

Kilometers		12136 km
Statute Miles		7541 miles
Nautical Miles		6549 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 20 minutes

Norfolk International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - ORF to NBO Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ORF - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Norfolk (United States)	2026-03-11, 00:00:53 EDT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-11, 07:00:53 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

Norfolk International Airport (ORF / KORF) Norfolk, United States

Destination

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