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Connecting route · Namibia → Kenya

Flights from Windhoek to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Windhoek to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Luanda, about 7h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 28m
WDHNBOJNB

Windhoek to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey7h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Luanda

Best ways to fly from Windhoek 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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WDH Johannesburg (JNB) NBO
Leg 1: Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 35m
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WDH Luanda (NBJ) NBO
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 51m
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3
WDH Lusaka (LUN) NBO
Leg 1: Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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WDH Victoria Falls (VFA) NBO
Leg 1: Discover Airlines, Westair Aviation · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 32m
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WDH Ndola (NLA) NBO
Leg 1: Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 28m
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WDH Livingstone (LVI) NBO
Leg 1: Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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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
3,186 km1,979 miles
Journey time
7h 28mestimate
Time difference
+1hNairobi vs Windhoek
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
WDH, ERS → NBO, WIL

Flights from Windhoek to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Windhoek to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg, Luanda and Lusaka. 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 Windhoek to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,186 km.
Where do you change planes between Windhoek and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB), Luanda (NBJ), Lusaka (LUN) and Victoria Falls (VFA). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Windhoek and Nairobi?
Windhoek: Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Eros Airport (ERS). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Windhoek.

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