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Flights from Nairobi to Kolkata

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Kolkata. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Mumbai, about 10h 33m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 33m
NBOCCUBOM

Nairobi to Kolkata at a glance

Fastest journey10h 33mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Kolkata

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) CCU
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, IndiGo
Sun07:15 NBO13:05 AUH1h 10m connection14:15 AUH20:18 CCUEtihad Airways
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 33m
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NBO Mumbai (BOM) CCU
Leg 1: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo
Wed06:30 NBO14:57 BOM2h 33m connection17:30 BOM19:55 CCUIndiGo + Air India
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 55m
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NBO Doha (DOH) CCU
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 22m
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NBO Dubai (DXB) CCU
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 09m
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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
6,178 km3,837 miles
Journey time
10h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
+2.5hKolkata vs Nairobi
Currency in Kolkata
INR
Airports
NBO, WIL → CCU

Flights from Nairobi to Kolkata: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Kolkata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Mumbai and Doha. 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 Kolkata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,178 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Kolkata?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Mumbai (BOM), Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Kolkata?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Kolkata: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 2.5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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