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Flights from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Mumbai, about 15h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 50m
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Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh City

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

1
NBO Guangzhou (CAN) SGN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 18m
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NBO Mumbai (BOM) SGN
Leg 1: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Same alliance ~12h 50m
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NBO Bangkok (BKK) SGN
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Thai Vietjet
Self-transfer likely ~13h 26m
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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
7,834 km4,865 miles
Journey time
12h 50mestimate
Time difference
+4hHo Chi Minh City vs Nairobi
Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
VND
Airports
NBO, WIL → SGN

Flights from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Mumbai and Bangkok. 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,834 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Mumbai (BOM) and Bangkok (BKK). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Ho Chi Minh City?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 4 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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