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Flights from Nairobi to Atlanta
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Atlanta. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Frankfurt, about 28h 21m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 50m
Nairobi to Atlanta at a glance
Fastest journey18h 50mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Atlanta
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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NBO Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon19:15 NBO01:05 AUH8h 25m connection09:30 AUH16:36 ATLEtihad Airways
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) ATL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
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NBO New York (JFK) ATL
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines
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
- 12,932 km8,031 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hAtlanta vs Nairobi
- Currency in Atlanta
- USD
- Airports
- NBO, WIL → ATL, PDK
Flights from Nairobi to Atlanta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Atlanta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt and Istanbul. 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 Atlanta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,932 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Atlanta?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Atlanta?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
