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Flights from Nairobi to Yaounde
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Yaounde. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Douala, about 7h 47m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 36m
Nairobi to Yaounde at a glance
Fastest journey7h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Douala
Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Yaounde
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 Addis Ababa (ADD) YAO
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
- 2,870 km1,782 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 36mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hYaounde vs Nairobi
- Currency in Yaounde
- USD
- Airports
- NBO, WIL → NSI
Flights from Nairobi to Yaounde: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Yaounde?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa and Douala. 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 Yaounde?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,870 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Yaounde?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Douala (DLA). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Yaounde?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Yaounde: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Yaounde?
Yaounde is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
