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Flights from Manila to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Manila to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 16h 33m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 57m
MNLNBODXB

Manila to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey14h 57mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Manila 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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MNL Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: Emirates, Cebu Pacific · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Wed08:15 MNL12:29 DXB3h 31m connection16:00 DXB19:48 NBOEmirates
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 33m
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MNL Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Sat10:30 MNL14:01 DOH4h 59m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 24m
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MNL Abu Dhabi (AUH) NBO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon19:15 MNL23:48 AUH8h 42m connection08:30 AUH12:19 NBOEtihad Airways
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 22h 04m
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4
MNL Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 57m
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MNL Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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MNL Jeddah (JED) NBO
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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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
9,416 km5,847 miles
Journey time
14h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hNairobi vs Manila
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
MNL → NBO, WIL

Flights from Manila to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manila to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. 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 Manila to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,416 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Guangzhou (CAN). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Nairobi?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Manila and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Manila.

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