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Flights from Portland to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Portland to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or New York, about 20h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 20h 53m
PDXNBOAMS

Portland to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey20h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or New York

Best ways to fly from Portland 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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PDX Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~20h 53m
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PDX New York (JFK) NBO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~22h 13m
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PDX London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 54m
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PDX Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~21h 53m
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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
14,704 km9,131 miles
Journey time
20h 53mestimate
Time difference
+11hNairobi vs Portland
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
PDX → NBO, WIL

Flights from Portland to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Portland to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, New York and London. 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 Portland to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,704 km.
Where do you change planes between Portland and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), New York (JFK), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Portland and Nairobi?
Portland: Portland International Airport (PDX). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Portland and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Portland.

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