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Flights from Nairobi to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 22h 22m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 07m
Nairobi to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey19h 07mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Chicago
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) CHI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon19:15 NBO01:05 AUH2h 55m connection04:00 AUH09:37 CHIEtihad Airways
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NBO Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Mon17:15 NBO23:11 DXB11h 04m connection10:15 DXB15:58 CHIJambojet + Emirates
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) CHI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian 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
- 12,882 km8,000 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 07mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hChicago vs Nairobi
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- NBO, WIL → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Nairobi to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Frankfurt. 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 Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,882 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA) and Istanbul (IST). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Chicago?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Nairobi.
