Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Flights connecting via Jeddah (JED) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 05m.

What airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Washington, D.C.?

Jeddah (JED) was the most common stop: 38% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Washington, D.C.?

Etihad Airways, Air France, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Washington, D.C.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Jeddah (JED) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $503.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 03m.

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As of February 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

How old do you have to be to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

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2:25 am - 3:45 pm

NBO

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 12:35 am

IAD

NBO

22h 45m

1 stop

$661SAUDIA

Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 30

2:40 am - 3:45 pm

NBO

IAD

20h 05m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 12:35 am

IAD

NBO

22h 45m

1 stop

$752SAUDIA

Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 5

2:25 am - 3:45 pm

NBO

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 12:35 am

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NBO

22h 45m

1 stop

$760SAUDIA

Mon, May 4 - Thu, Jul 30

1:45 am - 10:05 am

NBO

IAD

39h 20m

1 stop

3:35 pm - 12:50 am

IAD

NBO

26h 15m

1 stop

$793Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18

1:45 am - 9:05 am

NBO

IAD

39h 20m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 12:50 am

IAD

NBO

26h 15m

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$803Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Mar 6

5:30 pm - 9:00 am

NBO

IAD

22h 30m

2 stops

11:00 am - 1:10 pm

IAD

NBO

19h 10m

1 stop

$831Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23

5:30 pm - 9:00 am

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IAD

22h 30m

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11:00 am - 1:10 pm

IAD

NBO

19h 10m

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$834Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

11:50 pm - 7:55 pm

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27h 05m

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NBO

21h 55m

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$904Delta

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11:50 pm - 5:49 pm

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DCA

24h 59m

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12:16 pm - 9:55 pm

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NBO

26h 39m

2 stops

$905Delta

Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5

5:00 pm - 6:38 pm

NBO

DCA

32h 38m

2 stops

6:00 pm - 11:50 pm

DCA

NBO

22h 50m

2 stops

$1,168Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Sep 16

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Mar 2

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 50m

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IAD5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 7

IAD5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 55m

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NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$886

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Mar 2

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 50m

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IAD5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 7

IAD5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 55m

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NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$887

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May 20

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 50m

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IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 20

IAD1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 30m

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NBO8:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$899

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Apr 20

NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 25m

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IAD4:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 25

IAD8:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

43h 05m

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NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$928

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Feb 17

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 10m

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IAD3:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 11

IAD8:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$981

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NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 10m

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May 11

IAD8:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

43h 05m

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NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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11:50 pm-7:55 pm

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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5:00 pm-6:38 pm

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2 stops22h 50m

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The fastest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 18h 50m

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Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
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