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Flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via London or Amsterdam, about 16h 48m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 48m
Philadelphia to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey16h 48mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to Nairobi
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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PHL London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
Sat21:00 PHL08:17 LHR1h 43m connection10:00 LHR20:48 NBOBritish Airways
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PHL Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
Fri20:00 PHL08:33 AMS3h 57m connection12:30 AMS21:46 NBOAmerican Airlines + KLM
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PHL Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Mon21:45 PHL16:49 DOH2h 11m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
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
- 11,957 km7,425 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hNairobi vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → NBO, WIL
Flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Amsterdam and Doha. 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 Philadelphia to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,957 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS), Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Nairobi?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
