Zaventem to Nairobi (BRU–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SN481
SN Brussels
333
10:25 AM
CET
9:15 PM
EAT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5568
AZ ITA
333
10:25 AM
CET
9:15 PM
EAT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN482
SN Brussels
333
10:20 PM
EAT T1B
6:20 AM+1
CET
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN491
SN Brussels
333
11:55 PM
EAT T1B
7:00 AM+1
CET
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Nairobi
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 4,081 mi 8h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

BRU–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,081 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Brussels Airlines 5 333 8h50 Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 3 333 8h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AZ, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (5 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: AZ (3 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to NBO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,121
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric BRU→NBO AMS→NBO
Distance from BRU 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 8 22
Flight time 8h 50m 8h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CET · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 8:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
4,081 mi / 6,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders must obtain a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival. Apply through the official portal at etakenya.go.ke. The eTA costs USD 30 for a single entry and allows stays up to 90 days. Processing takes up to 3 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance4,081 mi / 6,567 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 8h 50m. The route covers 4,081 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways and Brussels Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from BRU to NBO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, FRA, CDG, LFW, ABJ, SHJ, IST, AMS, ACC, BOM, AUH, DOH, DXB, KGL, LHR, DLA, BJM, FIH, CKY, JFK and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from NBO to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to NBO

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Brussels Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to NBO ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,081 miles (6,567 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).