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Flights from Nairobi to Karachi

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Karachi. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Muscat, about 8h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 08m
NBOKHIDXB

Nairobi to Karachi at a glance

Fastest journey8h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Muscat

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Karachi

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 Dubai (DXB) KHI
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: airblue, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~8h 26m
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NBO Muscat (MCT) KHI
Leg 1: SalamAir · Leg 2: Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 08m
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3
NBO Riyadh (RUH) KHI
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Pakistan International Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 58m
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) KHI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 18m
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NBO Abu Dhabi (AUH) KHI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Pakistan International Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 23m
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NBO Jeddah (JED) KHI
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: AirSial, flyadeal, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~9h 19m
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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
4,361 km2,708 miles
Journey time
8h 08mestimate
Time difference
+2hKarachi vs Nairobi
Currency in Karachi
PKR
Airports
NBO, WIL → KHI

Flights from Nairobi to Karachi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Karachi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Muscat and Riyadh. 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 Karachi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Karachi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Muscat (MCT), Riyadh (RUH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Karachi?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Karachi?
Karachi is 2 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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