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5:05 pm - 2:30 pm
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35h 25m
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7:10 am - 2:00 pm
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40h 50m
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$1,201Emirates
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 30
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5:05 pm - 5:25 am
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26h 20m
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4:35 pm - 1:50 pm
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31h 15m
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$1,203Emirates
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 24
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26h 50m
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6:00 pm - 1:13 pm
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36h 02m
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6:00 pm - 2:55 pm
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30h 55m
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$1,205Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:05 pm - 8:40 pm
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37h 35m
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10:20 pm - 7:00 pm
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30h 40m
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$1,206Brussels Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:45 pm - 1:25 am
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20h 40m
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3:10 am - 4:40 pm
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23h 30m
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$1,208Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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10:35 pm - 8:40 pm
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36h 05m
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10:20 pm - 7:19 pm
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30h 59m
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$1,211United Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 25
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$1,212United Airlines
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$1,214Lufthansa
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$1,215Qatar Airways
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British Airways flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
British Airways
Nov 20
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
41h 10m
1 stop
NBO9:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 29
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 05m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,230
British Airways
Nov 5
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
28h 40m
2 stops
NBO9:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 9
NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,260
British Airways
Sep 3
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
25h 20m
1 stop
NBO6:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 9
NBO10:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,280

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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United Airlines
Aug 22
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
36h 05m
2 stops
NBO8:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 25
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 59m
2 stops
SFO7:19 pmSan Francisco
$1,211
United Airlines
Nov 5
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 9
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 38m
2 stops
SFO5:18 pmSan Francisco
$1,212
United Airlines
Jun 1
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 15
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
34h 31m
2 stops
SFO10:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,217

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San Francisco

Wed 8/12

5:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/30

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,201

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SFO - NBO

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San Francisco

Wed 9/30

5:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/24

4:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,203

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

11:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/7

6:00 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops29h 13m

$1,204

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

3:38 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 02m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/7

6:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,205

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

9:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/22

10:20 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,206
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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,208

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

10:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/25

10:20 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$1,211

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 11/5

10:50 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/9

11:40 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$1,212

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

1:55 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops46h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/24

10:20 pm-1:16 am

2 stops36h 56m

$1,214

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/12

8:15 am-7:02 pm

2 stops44h 47m

$1,215

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19h 55m

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 19h 55m
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  • How far is San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl by plane?

    San Francisco and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl are 9590.0 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 55m.

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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 San Francisco Airport 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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