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Flights from Nairobi to Manila

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Manila. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 16h 07m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 57m
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Nairobi to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey14h 57mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Manila

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) MNL
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates, Cebu Pacific
Wed04:00 NBO09:56 DXB2h 34m connection12:30 DXB01:07 MNLJambojet + Emirates
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 07m
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NBO Doha (DOH) MNL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways
Mon08:30 NBO13:24 DOH4h 36m connection18:00 DOH07:49 MNLQatar Airways
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 19m
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NBO Abu Dhabi (AUH) MNL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon19:15 NBO01:05 AUH8h 10m connection09:15 AUH21:47 MNLEtihad Airways
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 32m
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NBO Manama (BAH) MNL
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 58m
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NBO Guangzhou (CAN) MNL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 57m
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) MNL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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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
9,416 km5,847 miles
Journey time
14h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hManila vs Nairobi
Currency in Manila
PHP
Airports
NBO, WIL → MNL

Flights from Nairobi to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Manila?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. 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 Manila?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,416 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Manila?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Manama (BAH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Manila?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Manila?
Manila is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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