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Flights from Reykjavik to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 16h 25m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 25m
Reykjavik to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey13h 25mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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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REK Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Sun01:00 REK06:01 CDG5h 14m connection11:15 CDG20:25 NBOIcelandair + Air France
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REK Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Mon01:00 REK06:08 FRA5h 37m connection11:45 FRA20:42 NBOIcelandair + Lufthansa
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REK London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
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REK Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: Icelandair, Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
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
- 8,686 km5,394 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hNairobi vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → NBO, WIL
Flights from Reykjavik to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt 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 Reykjavik to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,686 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR) and Brussels (BRU). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Nairobi?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
