How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi vary, but if you’re flying out of Washington, D.C. and flying into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 37m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is flying from Baltimore to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which will take roughly 18h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to Nairobi 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?

Etihad Airways, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

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There are 19 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi as of February 2026.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi 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. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:35 pm - 6:20 am

IAD

NBO

31h 45m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 1:32 pm

NBO

IAD

30h 52m

2 stops

$820Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 26

2:35 pm - 12:50 am

IAD

NBO

26h 15m

1 stop

7:15 am - 10:05 am

NBO

IAD

33h 50m

1 stop

$822Etihad Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 22

10:00 am - 1:10 pm

IAD

NBO

19h 10m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 9:00 am

NBO

IAD

22h 30m

2 stops

$823Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

11:00 am - 1:10 pm

IAD

NBO

19h 10m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 9:00 am

NBO

IAD

22h 30m

2 stops

$826Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

11:06 am - 11:15 am

DCA

NBO

16h 09m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 10:26 am

NBO

DCA

18h 51m

1 stop

$842Kenya Airways

Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 3

6:14 am - 10:15 am

DCA

NBO

21h 01m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 5:00 pm

NBO

DCA

24h 25m

1 stop

$844Kenya Airways

Fri, Mar 20 - Thu, Mar 26

7:29 pm - 5:00 am

BWI

NBO

26h 31m

2 stops

11:50 pm - 7:16 pm

NBO

BWI

26h 26m

2 stops

$904Delta

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 11

3:54 pm - 9:55 pm

BWI

NBO

23h 01m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 11:17 pm

NBO

BWI

31h 12m

2 stops

$924Delta

Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15

6:30 am - 9:15 pm

BWI

NBO

30h 45m

2 stops

11:40 pm - 9:17 pm

NBO

BWI

29h 37m

2 stops

$937United Airlines

Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Mar 2

10:30 am - 9:40 pm

BWI

NBO

27h 10m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 9:42 pm

NBO

BWI

28h 47m

2 stops

$955United Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

Etihad Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

Feb 8

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

NBO12:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 4

NBO1:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD9:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$821

Etihad Airways

Mar 5

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

NBO12:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 22

NBO7:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 50m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$822

Etihad Airways

Mar 13

IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

NBO12:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 23

NBO1:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$824

Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 28

IAD9:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 4

NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$829

Turkish Airlines

Apr 26

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 29

NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$834

Turkish Airlines

Feb 22

IAD9:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 9

NBO4:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 55m

1 stop

IAD8:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$841

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Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

2:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop31h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/26

1:40 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$820

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

2:35 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

7:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop33h 50m

$822

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

5:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops22h 30m

$823

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/25

5:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops22h 30m

$826

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

11:06 am-11:15 am

1 stop16h 09m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/3

11:35 pm-10:26 am

1 stop18h 51m

$842

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/20

6:14 am-10:15 am

1 stop21h 01m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/26

11:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$844

BaltimoreNairobi

BWI - NBO

BWINBO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/22

7:29 pm-5:00 am

2 stops26h 31m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/11

11:50 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$904

BaltimoreNairobi

BWI - NBO

BWINBO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/8

3:54 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/15

11:05 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$924

BaltimoreNairobi

BWI - NBO

BWINBO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/15

6:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/2

11:40 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$937

BaltimoreNairobi

BWI - NBO

BWINBO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/4

10:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

11:55 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$955

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Washington, D.C. is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $890, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Nairobi during the month of November, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $903.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $1,049 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,032 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi takes 16h 09m

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A flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi will travel around 7539.5 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 09m.
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How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?
The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi 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. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,380 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $753	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,210 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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