Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to New York. Are you planning to travel to Kenya or from Africa in the coming months for business and pondering which flight to use? Well, you have little to worry about after one of Africa’s major airline Kenya Airways announced plans to increase its flights to New York.
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The national carrier of Kenya is one of the reliable airlines connecting the African continent to the US. The airline aims to tap into the growing passenger population in the continent and increased demand for air services.
The airline is celebrating a milestone of 1700 flights to New York and is one of the few Africa’s major airlines that have direct flights to the United States.
In a statement issued by the airline on its website and social media pages, the airline will increase its flights from four to five from October 29, 2023. “Starting 29th October 2023, we offer you additional flights from 4x to 5x weekly from Nairobi to New York,” reads its statement in part.
The development means that those struggling to find tickets from East Africa now have little to worry about. Additionally, the airline which is one of Africa’s major airline has also announced plans to introduce daily flights from December 4, 2023. The flights will be from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York.
Here are some quick facts about Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to New York.
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to New York?
A Kenyan Airways air hostess serves a passenger coffee during a flight. The carrier is one of Africa’s major airline/Courtesy Kenya Airways
It is one of the very few airlines with a permit for direct flights to New York. According to Kenya Airways, the inaugural flight from Nairobi to New York took to the skies in 2018. For those traveling for business, this is the best flight for you if you want to save time.
Unlike in the past when passengers slept in airports while waiting for a connecting flight, direct flights have changed fortunes.
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How long is the flight from Nairobi to New York on one of Africa’s major airline?
The introduction of direct flights from Nairobi to New York reduces the hours of flight. It is a major boost for a traveler who used to rely on connecting flights. As one of Africa’s major airline, Kenya Airways is relying on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that takes about 13-15 hours for the trip.
The airline first launched direct flights between Nairobi and New York in 2018. The game-changing move has reduced the time connecting flights via the Middle East and Europe took.
Which airports will you use while travelling from Nairobi to New York?
According to Kenya Airways, the airline that connects to the US with an Arrival at the airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport [Airport code – JFK].
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Which African countries have direct flights to the US?
Some African countries do not have direct flights to the US. If you are visiting the countries then you may have to rely on connecting flights to reach the countries that operate direct flights to the US.
According to CNN, apart from Kenya, other countries with direct flights to the US are Cape Verde, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Morocco, and South Africa.