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Flights from Nairobi to Windhoek

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Windhoek. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Luanda, about 7h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 28m
NBOWDHJNB

Nairobi to Windhoek at a glance

Fastest journey7h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Luanda

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Windhoek

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 Johannesburg (JNB) WDH
Leg 1: Airlink, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 35m
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NBO Luanda (NBJ) WDH
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 51m
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NBO Lusaka (LUN) WDH
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Proflight Zambia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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NBO Victoria Falls (VFA) WDH
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Discover Airlines, Westair Aviation
Self-transfer likely ~7h 32m
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NBO Ndola (NLA) WDH
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Proflight Zambia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 28m
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NBO Livingstone (LVI) WDH
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Proflight Zambia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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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
3,186 km1,979 miles
Journey time
7h 28mestimate
Time difference
-1hWindhoek vs Nairobi
Currency in Windhoek
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → WDH, ERS

Flights from Nairobi to Windhoek: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Windhoek?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg, Luanda and Lusaka. 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 Windhoek?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,186 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Windhoek?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB), Luanda (NBJ), Lusaka (LUN) and Victoria Falls (VFA). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Windhoek?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Windhoek: Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Eros Airport (ERS).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Windhoek?
Windhoek is 1 hour behind Nairobi.

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