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Flight time from Rome to Nairobi
About 7 hours and 5 minutes non-stop, 5,400 km (3,355 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Rome (FCO, Fiumicino) to Nairobi (NBO, Jomo Kenyatta). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Rome to Nairobi?
A non-stop flight from Rome to Nairobi takes about 7 hours and 5 minutes. The two cities are 5,400 km (3,355 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Fiumicino (FCO) and Jomo Kenyatta (NBO).
The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading east with the jet stream, flights are often a little quicker than this. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Rome right now. A flight leaving Rome at 10:00 local time lands at about 19:05 local time in Nairobi. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.
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Why arrival times look strange
Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.
How the flight time estimate works
In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Rome to Nairobi?
A direct flight from Rome to Nairobi takes about 7 hours and 5 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.
How far is Nairobi from Rome?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Rome and Nairobi is about 5,400 km, or 3,355 miles.
What is the time difference between Rome and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Rome at the moment.