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Flights from Nairobi to Toronto
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Toronto. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 21h 29m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 19m
Nairobi to Toronto at a glance
Fastest journey18h 19mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Toronto
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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) YTO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon19:15 NBO01:05 AUH2h 55m connection04:00 AUH09:44 YTOEtihad Airways
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NBO Dubai (DXB) YTO
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Wed17:30 NBO23:26 DXB4h 34m connection04:00 DXB09:49 YTOJambojet + Emirates
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NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) YTO
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
- 12,183 km7,566 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 19mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hToronto vs Nairobi
- Currency in Toronto
- CAD
- Airports
- NBO, WIL → YYZ, YTZ, YHM
Flights from Nairobi to Toronto: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Toronto?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Frankfurt. 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 Toronto?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,183 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Toronto?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA) and Istanbul (IST). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Toronto?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Toronto?
Toronto is 8 hours behind Nairobi.





