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1:00 pm - 6:55 am
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NBO
33h 55m
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12:15 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
28h 20m
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$816Etihad Airways
So, Apr 12 - Do, Apr 30
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1:00 pm - 6:55 am
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NBO
33h 55m
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12:15 pm - 8:35 am
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ORD
28h 20m
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$819Etihad Airways
Do, Apr 16 - Do, Apr 30
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2:00 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 35m
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1:35 pm - 3:40 pm
NBO
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ORD
34h 05m
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$820Etihad Airways
Mo, Mai 4 - Do, Jun 25
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2:00 pm - 12:35 am
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NBO
26h 35m
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1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
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$821Etihad Airways
Fr, Mai 1 - Mi, Mai 27
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1:00 pm - 6:55 am
ORD
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NBO
33h 55m
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12:15 pm - 9:15 am
NBO
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ORD
29h 00m
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$822Etihad Airways
Do, Apr 9 - Sa, Apr 18
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2:00 pm - 6:10 am
ORD
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NBO
32h 10m
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1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
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$829Etihad Airways
Mo, Mai 11 - Mo, Mai 18
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9:10 pm - 6:10 am
ORD
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NBO
25h 00m
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1:35 pm - 3:40 pm
NBO
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ORD
34h 05m
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$831Etihad Airways
Mi, Jun 24 - Mo, Jul 6
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9:10 pm - 12:35 am
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NBO
19h 25m
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1:30 am - 3:40 pm
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ORD
22h 10m
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$833Etihad Airways
So, Jun 21 - Di, Jun 30
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1:22 pm - 8:45 pm
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23h 23m
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11:05 pm - 6:33 pm
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27h 28m
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$913Delta
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1:24 pm - 9:55 pm
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11:05 pm - 6:33 pm
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$917Delta
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Delta flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
May 8
MDW1:22 pmChicago Midway
23h 23m
2 stops
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 18
NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 28m
2 stops
MDW6:33 pmChicago Midway
$913
Delta
May 3
MDW1:24 pmChicago Midway
24h 31m
2 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 22
NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 28m
2 stops
MDW6:33 pmChicago Midway
$917
Delta
Apr 7
MDW2:05 pmChicago Midway
23h 50m
2 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 20
NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 31m
2 stops
MDW6:36 pmChicago Midway
$920

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Apr 12
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 55m
1 stop
NBO6:55 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 30
NBO12:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$816
Etihad Airways
Apr 16
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 55m
1 stop
NBO6:55 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 30
NBO12:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$819
Etihad Airways
May 4
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
NBO12:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 25
NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
34h 05m
1 stop
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$820

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ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

So 4/12

1:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop33h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Do 4/30

12:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop28h 20m

$816

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 4/16

1:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop33h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Do 4/30

12:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop28h 20m

$819

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 5/4

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Do 6/25

1:35 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$820

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fr 5/1

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mi 5/27

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$821

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 4/9

1:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop33h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sa 4/18

12:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop29h 00m

$822

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 5/11

2:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mo 5/18

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$829

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 6/24

9:10 pm-6:10 am

1 stop25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mo 7/6

1:35 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$831
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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

So 6/21

9:10 pm-12:35 am

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Di 6/30

1:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$833

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Fr 5/8

1:22 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 23m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mo 5/18

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$913

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

So 5/3

1:24 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 31m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fr 5/22

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$917

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Fastest flight time

19h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 19h 25m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl by plane?

    There are 8006.2 mi between Chicago and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. 19h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1,909 reviews
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8.1
3,551 reviews
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7.3
1,432 reviews
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7.2
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7.4
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