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Flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Paris, about 19h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 19h 05m
NBOMSPJFK

Nairobi to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey19h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Paris

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Minneapolis

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 New York (JFK) MSP
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Same alliance ~19h 22m
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NBO Paris (CDG) MSP
Leg 1: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 05m
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NBO Amsterdam (AMS) MSP
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 12m
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NBO Frankfurt (FRA) MSP
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 13m
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NBO London (LHR) MSP
Leg 1: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~19h 06m
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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
13,133 km8,156 miles
Journey time
19h 05mestimate
Time difference
-9hMinneapolis vs Nairobi
Currency in Minneapolis
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Airports
NBO, WIL → MSP

Flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Paris and Amsterdam. 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 Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,133 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Minneapolis?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 9 hours behind Nairobi.

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