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Connecting route · Cameroon → Kenya

Flights from Yaounde to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Yaounde to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Douala, about 7h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 36m
NSINBOADD

Yaounde to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey7h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Douala

Best ways to fly from Yaounde to Nairobi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
YAO Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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YAO Douala (DLA) NBO
Leg 1: Camair-Co · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 36m
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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
2,870 km1,782 miles
Journey time
7h 36mestimate
Time difference
+2hNairobi vs Yaounde
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
NSI → NBO, WIL

Flights from Yaounde to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yaounde to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa and Douala. 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 Yaounde to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,870 km.
Where do you change planes between Yaounde and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Douala (DLA). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yaounde and Nairobi?
Yaounde: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Yaounde and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Yaounde.

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