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Flights from Tokyo to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 17h 59m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 57m
Tokyo to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey16h 57mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Tue22:45 TYO03:47 DXB2h 58m connection06:45 DXB10:44 NBOEmirates + Jambojet
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TYO Abu Dhabi (AUH) NBO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat18:30 TYO23:46 AUH8h 44m connection08:30 AUH12:19 NBOEtihad Airways
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TYO Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
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TYO Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, 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
- 11,248 km6,985 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -6hNairobi vs Tokyo
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- NRT, HND → NBO, WIL
Flights from Tokyo to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. 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 Tokyo to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,248 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH) and Guangzhou (CAN). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Nairobi?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 6 hours behind Tokyo.
