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Connecting route · Mexico → Kenya

Flights from Mexico City to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 24h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 30m
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Mexico City to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey21h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Mexico 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.

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MEX Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~24h 52m
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MEX Istanbul (IST) NBO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 44m
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MEX New York (JFK) NBO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~21h 30m
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MEX Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~22h 07m
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MEX Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~22h 21m
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MEX London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 11m
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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
14,815 km9,200 miles
Journey time
21h 30mestimate
Time difference
+9hNairobi vs Mexico City
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
MEX, NLU, TLC → NBO, WIL

Flights from Mexico City to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul and New York. 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 Mexico City to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,815 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexico City and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), New York (JFK) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mexico City and Nairobi?
Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 9 hours ahead of Mexico City.

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