Distance From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, SJC - NBO Distance

The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 9606 miles or 15459 kilometers or 8342 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 San Jose ( United States ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Nairobi takes around 22 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 22 hours 5 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 • SJC - NBO

Kilometers		15459 km
Statute Miles		9606 miles
Nautical Miles		8342 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 5 minutes

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - SJC to NBO Flight Path

Location of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Jose to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, United States and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJC - NBO

Time difference between San Jose (United States) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 11 Hours.
Nairobi time is 11 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Location	Local Time
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-16, 09:22:18 PST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 20:22:18 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

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States

Destination

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