How long is the flight to Nairobi from London?

Nairobi is about 4,251 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 8h 45m; with one connection most journeys take 12h 15m to 14h 15m.

Which airport do I fly into?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, airport code NBO.

What is the time difference?

Local time in Nairobi is UTC+3. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.

How do I get today’s fare?

Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.

Kenya · NBO

Cheap flights to Nairobi

East Africa’s hub, with a national park inside the city limits and the safari circuit on its doorstep.

Arrival airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Distance from London: 4,251 miles
Non-stop flying time: around 8h 45m
With one stop: usually 12h 15m–14h 15m
Local time: UTC+3
Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)

When to go

June to October and January to February are the dry seasons, best for safari.

How people get there

Common connecting points for Nairobi: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.

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Other cities in Kenya

Mombasa

Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for Kenya before you book.

Questions people ask

How long is the flight to Nairobi from London?: Nairobi is about 4,251 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 8h 45m; with one connection most journeys take 12h 15m to 14h 15m.
Which airport do I fly into?: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, airport code NBO.
What is the time difference?: Local time in Nairobi is UTC+3. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
When is the best time to go?: June to October and January to February are the dry seasons, best for safari.
How do I get today’s fare?: Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.