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Flights from Seoul to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Seoul to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 16h 44m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 25m
Seoul to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey15h 25mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Seoul 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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SEL Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Mon00:00 SEL04:01 DXB2h 44m connection06:45 DXB10:44 NBOEmirates + Jambojet
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SEL Abu Dhabi (AUH) NBO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat18:30 SEL22:45 AUH9h 45m connection08:30 AUH12:19 NBOEtihad Airways
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SEL Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
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SEL Changsha (CSX) NBO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SEL Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
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SEL Istanbul (IST) NBO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish 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
- 10,109 km6,278 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -6hNairobi vs Seoul
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- ICN, GMP → NBO, WIL
Flights from Seoul to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seoul to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. 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 Seoul to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,109 km.
Where do you change planes between Seoul and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Guangzhou (CAN) and Changsha (CSX). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Nairobi?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 6 hours behind Seoul.
