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Connecting route · Kenya → Benin

Flights from Nairobi to Cotonou

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou. The easiest way is one stop via Lome or Addis Ababa, about 7h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 44m
NBOCOOLFW

Nairobi to Cotonou at a glance

Fastest journey7h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lome or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Cotonou

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

1
NBO Lome (LFW) COO
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 44m
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2
NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) COO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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3
NBO Douala (DLA) COO
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Camair-Co, RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m
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NBO Lagos (LOS) COO
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Peace
Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m
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NBO Abidjan (ABJ) COO
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Brussels Airlines, RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~10h 08m
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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
3,915 km2,431 miles
Journey time
7h 44mestimate
Time difference
-2hCotonou vs Nairobi
Currency in Cotonou
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → COO

Flights from Nairobi to Cotonou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Cotonou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lome, Addis Ababa and Douala. 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 Cotonou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,915 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Cotonou?
The best connecting points are Lome (LFW), Addis Ababa (ADD), Douala (DLA) and Lagos (LOS). Asky Airlines flies both legs via Lome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Cotonou?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Cotonou?
Cotonou is 2 hours behind Nairobi.

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