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Flights from Nairobi to Seoul
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Seoul. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Dubai, about 18h 15m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 21m
Nairobi to Seoul at a glance
Fastest journey15h 21mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Seoul
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 Doha (DOH) SEL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Fri18:00 NBO22:54 DOH5h 06m connection04:00 DOH18:15 SELQatar Airways
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NBO Dubai (DXB) SEL
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Sat17:00 NBO22:41 DXB5h 49m connection04:30 DXB17:33 SELEmirates
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NBO Guangzhou (CAN) SEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
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NBO Changsha (CSX) SEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) SEL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
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
- 10,109 km6,278 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 21mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +6hSeoul vs Nairobi
- Currency in Seoul
- KRW
- Airports
- NBO, WIL → ICN, GMP
Flights from Nairobi to Seoul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Dubai 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 Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,109 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Guangzhou (CAN). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Seoul?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Seoul?
Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi.
