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Connecting route · Kenya → Jordan

Flights from Nairobi to Aqaba

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Aqaba. The easiest way is one stop via Riyadh or Abu Dhabi, about 8h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 58m
NBOAQJRUH

Nairobi to Aqaba at a glance

Fastest journey8h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Riyadh or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Aqaba

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

1
NBO Riyadh (RUH) AQJ
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
Self-transfer likely ~8h 58m
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2
NBO Abu Dhabi (AUH) AQJ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
Self-transfer likely ~10h 20m
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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
3,432 km2,131 miles
Journey time
8h 58mestimate
Time difference
NoneAqaba vs Nairobi
Currency in Aqaba
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → AQJ

Flights from Nairobi to Aqaba: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Aqaba?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Aqaba?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,432 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Aqaba?
The best connecting points are Riyadh (RUH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Aqaba?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Aqaba: King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

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