Flights from Cotonou to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Cotonou to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Lome or Addis Ababa, about 7h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 44m

Cotonou to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey7h 44mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lome or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Cotonou to Nairobi

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

COO Lome (LFW) NBO

Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 44m

COO Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO

Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways

One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m

COO Douala (DLA) NBO

Leg 1: Camair-Co, RwandAir · Leg 2: Kenya Airways

Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m

COO Lagos (LOS) NBO

Leg 1: Air Peace · Leg 2: Kenya Airways

Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m

COO Abidjan (ABJ) NBO

Leg 1: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Brussels Airlines, RwandAir · Leg 2: Kenya Airways

Self-transfer likely ~10h 08m

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: 3,915 km2,431 miles
Journey time: 7h 44mestimate
Time difference: +2hNairobi vs Cotonou
Currency in Nairobi: KES
Airports: COO → NBO, WIL

Flights from Cotonou to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cotonou to Nairobi?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lome, Addis Ababa and Douala. 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 Cotonou to Nairobi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,915 km.

Where do you change planes between Cotonou and Nairobi?

The best connecting points are Lome (LFW), Addis Ababa (ADD), Douala (DLA) and Lagos (LOS). Asky Airlines flies both legs via Lome, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Cotonou and Nairobi?

Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).

What is the time difference between Cotonou and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Cotonou.

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