How long does it take to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Washington, D.C. you fly out of and what airport in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport you fly into. For example, flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 19h 47m on average. On the other hand, flying from Baltimore to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 21h 45m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 49m.

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

Flights connecting via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 47m.

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

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $842.

What airlines fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 46% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

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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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3:35 pm - 12:50 am

IAD

NBO

26h 15m

1 stop

7:15 am - 10:05 am

NBO

IAD

33h 50m

1 stop

$785Etihad Airways

ma, mrt. 16 - vr, mrt. 27

3:10 pm - 6:10 am

IAD

NBO

32h 00m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 9:45 am

NBO

IAD

27h 10m

1 stop

$787Etihad Airways

zo, apr. 5 - za, mei. 16

3:10 pm - 6:10 am

IAD

NBO

32h 00m

1 stop

7:00 am - 9:45 am

NBO

IAD

33h 45m

1 stop

$791Etihad Airways

wo, apr. 8 - wo, apr. 29

2:30 pm - 3:05 am

IAD

NBO

29h 35m

1 stop

4:50 am - 8:20 pm

NBO

IAD

22h 30m

1 stop

$793Turkish Airlines

wo, mrt. 11 - do, mrt. 19

11:00 am - 10:15 am

DCA

NBO

16h 15m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 5:00 pm

NBO

DCA

24h 25m

1 stop

$807Kenya Airways

vr, mrt. 20 - do, mrt. 26

6:14 am - 10:15 am

DCA

NBO

21h 01m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 5:30 pm

NBO

DCA

24h 55m

1 stop

$809Kenya Airways

zo, mrt. 15 - do, apr. 30

3:35 pm - 9:55 pm

BWI

NBO

23h 20m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 4:49 pm

NBO

BWI

24h 44m

2 stops

$893Delta

vr, apr. 10 - ma, apr. 27

4:45 pm - 10:00 pm

BWI

NBO

21h 15m

2 stops

11:59 pm - 7:19 pm

NBO

BWI

26h 20m

2 stops

$926Delta

di, mrt. 3 - di, mrt. 10

6:15 am - 8:20 pm

BWI

NBO

31h 05m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 12:33 am

NBO

BWI

33h 13m

2 stops

$935United Airlines

zo, mei. 10 - ma, jun. 1

6:50 pm - 8:20 pm

BWI

NBO

42h 30m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 5:33 pm

NBO

BWI

26h 13m

2 stops

$941United Airlines

za, apr. 11 - ma, apr. 27

Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Mar 10

IAD10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 30

NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$793

Turkish Airlines

Mar 11

IAD2:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 35m

1 stop

NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 30

NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$811

Turkish Airlines

Mar 11

IAD2:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 35m

1 stop

NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 31

NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$820

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Mar 10

IAD11:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 17

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 30m

2 stops

IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$806

Ethiopian Air

Mar 4

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 11

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 30m

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IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$811

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Mar 9

IAD11:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 25

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 30m

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IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$822

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1:35 pm-9:45 am

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2:30 pm-3:05 am

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4:50 am-8:20 pm

1 stop22h 30m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vr 3/20

11:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

do 3/26

11:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$807

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zo 3/15

6:14 am-10:15 am

1 stop21h 01m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

do 4/30

11:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

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vr 4/10

3:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 4/27

11:05 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$893

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BWI - NBO

BWINBO

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di 3/3

4:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

di 3/10

11:59 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$926

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BWI - NBO

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zo 5/10

6:15 am-8:20 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 6/1

10:20 pm-12:33 am

2 stops33h 13m

$935

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BWI - NBO

BWINBO

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za 4/11

6:50 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 4/27

10:20 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$941

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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 Washington, D.C. 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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