Distance From Pearson Field to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

The distance from Pearson Field () to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8453 miles or 13603 kilometers or 7340 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 Bigelow ( United States ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bigelow and Nairobi takes around 19 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pearson Field, Bigelow, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 19 hours 25 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 • - NBO

Kilometers		13603 km
Statute Miles		8453 miles
Nautical Miles		7340 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 25 minutes

Pearson Field to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - to NBO Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Bigelow (United States)	2026-03-17, 14:49:09 EDT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-17, 21:49:09 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

Pearson Field ( / AR13) Bigelow, United States

Destination

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