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Connecting route · Nigeria → Kenya

Flights from Abuja to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Abuja to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Entebbe or Addis Ababa, about 6h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 51m
ABVNBOEBB

Abuja to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey6h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Entebbe or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Abuja to Nairobi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ABV Entebbe (EBB) NBO
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Jambojet, Kenya Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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2
ABV Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 17m
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3
ABV Lome (LFW) NBO
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,456 km2,146 miles
Journey time
6h 51mestimate
Time difference
+2hNairobi vs Abuja
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
ABV → NBO, WIL

Flights from Abuja to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abuja to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Entebbe, Addis Ababa and Lome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abuja to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,456 km.
Where do you change planes between Abuja and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Entebbe (EBB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Lome (LFW). Uganda Airlines flies both legs via Entebbe, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abuja and Nairobi?
Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Abuja.

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