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Flights from Seattle to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Dubai, about 20h 54m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 41m
Seattle to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey20h 41mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Seattle 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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SEA Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Tue17:00 SEA17:35 DOH1h 25m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
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SEA Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Mon17:15 SEA19:11 DXB11h 34m connection06:45 DXB10:44 NBOEmirates + Jambojet
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SEA New York (JFK) NBO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
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SEA Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
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SEA London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya 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
- 14,486 km8,996 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +11hNairobi vs Seattle
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → NBO, WIL
Flights from Seattle to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Dubai and Istanbul. 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 Seattle to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,486 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and New York (JFK). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Nairobi?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
