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Flights from Chicago to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or London, about 16h 40m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 40m
Chicago to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey16h 40mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or London
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Nairobi
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Sat19:45 CHI10:14 CDG1h 01m connection11:15 CDG20:25 NBOAir France
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CHI London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
Tue19:45 CHI09:07 LHR0h 53m connection10:00 LHR20:48 NBOBritish Airways
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Thu19:15 CHI09:59 FRA1h 46m connection11:45 FRA20:42 NBOUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
Mon19:00 CHI09:25 AMS3h 05m connection12:30 AMS21:46 NBOUnited Airlines + KLM
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CHI Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Mon19:45 CHI16:42 DOH2h 18m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
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
- 12,882 km8,000 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 40mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hNairobi vs Chicago
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → NBO, WIL
Flights from Chicago to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, London and Frankfurt. 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 Chicago to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,882 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Nairobi?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
