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Flights from Shannon to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Shannon to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via London or Paris, about 21h 33m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 45m
SNNNBOLHR

Shannon to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 45mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Paris

Best ways to fly from Shannon 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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SNN London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
Tue21:15 SNN22:23 LHR11h 37m connection10:00 LHR20:48 NBOAer Lingus + British Airways
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 33m
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2
SNN Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Self-transfer likely ~12h 45m
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3
SNN Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~12h 57m
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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
7,350 km4,564 miles
Journey time
12h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hNairobi vs Shannon
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
SNN → NBO, WIL

Flights from Shannon to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shannon to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Paris and Frankfurt. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shannon to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,350 km.
Where do you change planes between Shannon and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shannon and Nairobi?
Shannon: Shannon Airport (SNN). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Shannon and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Shannon.

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