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Connecting route · Kenya → Nigeria

Flights from Nairobi to Abuja

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Abuja. The easiest way is one stop via Entebbe or Addis Ababa, about 6h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 51m
NBOABVEBB

Nairobi to Abuja at a glance

Fastest journey6h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Entebbe or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Abuja

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

1
NBO Entebbe (EBB) ABV
Leg 1: Jambojet, Kenya Airways, RwandAir · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) ABV
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 17m
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3
NBO Lome (LFW) ABV
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 29m
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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
3,456 km2,146 miles
Journey time
6h 51mestimate
Time difference
-2hAbuja vs Nairobi
Currency in Abuja
NGN
Airports
NBO, WIL → ABV

Flights from Nairobi to Abuja: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Abuja?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Entebbe, Addis Ababa and Lome. 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 Nairobi to Abuja?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,456 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Abuja?
The best connecting points are Entebbe (EBB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Lome (LFW). Jambojet flies both legs via Entebbe, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Abuja?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Abuja?
Abuja is 2 hours behind Nairobi.

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