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Flights from Nairobi to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Sao Paulo. The easiest way is one stop via Luanda or Addis Ababa, about 14h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 07m
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Nairobi to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey14h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Luanda or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Sao Paulo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
NBO Luanda (NBJ) SAO
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 07m
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) SAO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 22m
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3
NBO Johannesburg (JNB) SAO
Leg 1: Airlink, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
Same alliance ~15h 26m
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NBO Cape Town (CPT) SAO
Leg 1: Jambojet · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
Self-transfer likely ~16h 34m
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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
9,283 km5,765 miles
Journey time
14h 07mestimate
Time difference
-6hSao Paulo vs Nairobi
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
NBO, WIL → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Nairobi to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Luanda, Addis Ababa and Johannesburg. 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 Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,283 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Luanda (NBJ), Addis Ababa (ADD), Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). TAAG Angola Airlines flies both legs via Luanda, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Sao Paulo?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 6 hours behind Nairobi.

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