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Flights from Zurich to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 9h 57m door to door (85 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 57m
Zurich to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey9h 57mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Zurich 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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ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sat09:45 ZRH10:37 FRA1h 08m connection11:45 FRA20:42 NBOLufthansa
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ZRH Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: KLM, SWISS · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
Mon09:30 ZRH10:55 AMS1h 35m connection12:30 AMS21:46 NBOKLM
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ZRH Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Mon08:15 ZRH09:23 CDG2h 07m connection11:30 CDG20:40 NBOSWISS + Air France
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ZRH London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: British Airways, SWISS · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
Sun07:45 ZRH08:24 LHR1h 36m connection10:00 LHR20:48 NBOBritish Airways
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ZRH Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Fri10:00 ZRH17:13 DOH1h 47m connection19:00 DOH23:54 NBOQatar Airways
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ZRH Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: Emirates, SWISS · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Tue15:45 ZRH23:46 DXB6h 59m connection06:45 DXB10:44 NBOEmirates + Jambojet
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
- 6,066 km3,767 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hNairobi vs Zurich
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- ZRH → NBO, WIL
Flights from Zurich to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris. 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 Zurich to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,066 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Nairobi?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Zurich.
