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Flights from Nairobi to Washington

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Washington. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 18h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 30m
NBOWASFRA

Nairobi to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey18h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Washington

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 Frankfurt (FRA) WAS
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 35m
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NBO Istanbul (IST) WAS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 59m
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NBO Brussels (BRU) WAS
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 30m
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NBO Dubai (DXB) WAS
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~21h 09m
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NBO Cairo (CAI) WAS
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 40m
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NBO Jeddah (JED) WAS
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~18h 57m
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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
12,142 km7,540 miles
Journey time
18h 30mestimate
Time difference
-8hWashington vs Nairobi
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → IAD, DCA

Flights from Nairobi to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Brussels. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Washington?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Brussels (BRU) and Dubai (DXB). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Washington?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Washington?
Washington is 8 hours behind Nairobi.

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