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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Mumbai, about 15h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 50m
SGNNBOCAN

Ho Chi Minh City to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City 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
SGN Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, VietJet Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 18m
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SGN Mumbai (BOM) NBO
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Same alliance ~12h 50m
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SGN Bangkok (BKK) NBO
Leg 1: Thai Vietjet · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 26m
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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
7,834 km4,865 miles
Journey time
12h 50mestimate
Time difference
-4hNairobi vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
SGN → NBO, WIL

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Mumbai and Bangkok. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,834 km.
Where do you change planes between Ho Chi Minh City and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Mumbai (BOM) and Bangkok (BKK). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City and Nairobi?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 4 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

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