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Connecting route · Kenya → Thailand

Flights from Nairobi to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Mumbai or Sharjah, about 11h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 55m
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Nairobi to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey11h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mumbai or Sharjah

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Phuket

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 Mumbai (BOM) HKT
Leg 1: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Akasa Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~11h 55m
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NBO Sharjah (SHJ) HKT
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m
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NBO Muscat (MCT) HKT
Leg 1: SalamAir · Leg 2: Oman Air, SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 44m
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NBO Jeddah (JED) HKT
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 50m
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NBO Bangkok (BKK) HKT
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 23m
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NBO Riyadh (RUH) HKT
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: Saudia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 36m
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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
6,897 km4,283 miles
Journey time
11h 55mestimate
Time difference
+4hPhuket vs Nairobi
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
NBO, WIL → HKT

Flights from Nairobi to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mumbai, Sharjah and Muscat. 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 Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,897 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Mumbai (BOM), Sharjah (SHJ), Muscat (MCT) and Jeddah (JED). IndiGo flies both legs via Mumbai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Phuket?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Phuket?
Phuket is 4 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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