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

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4,081 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 51m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SN481+6
SN Brussels Airlines
333
10:25 AM
CEST
8:40 PM
EAT
9h 15m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8177cs
OS Austrian
333
10:25 AM
CEST
9:15 PM
EAT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5568cs
AZ ITA
333
10:25 AM
CEST
9:15 PM
EAT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4528cs
LX Swiss
333
10:25 AM
CEST
9:15 PM
EAT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4523
LX Swiss
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN487
SN Brussels Airlines
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4561
LX Swiss
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH5541
LH Lufthansa
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4529+1
LX Swiss
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
6:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5559+1
AZ ITA
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
6:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN491+3
SN Brussels Airlines
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8180
OS Austrian
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8178+1
OS Austrian
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
6:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8179
OS Austrian
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B Red-eye
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAI Cairo 10h 5m MSSNTP EYKQMS Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 30m 6EAMGA KLKQMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 40m ACLHNH LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nairobi flights
KGL Kigali 11h 5m LHLXOS KLKQLX Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi flights
JRO Arusha 11h 15m LHLXOS AFKQLH Arusha (JRO) to Nairobi flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 38m ETSNWB AFKLKQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nairobi flights
LHR London 11h 40m B6BACX BAIBKQ London (LHR) to Nairobi flights
JED Jeddah 12h 43m XY GFKQSV Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi flights
IST Istanbul 12h 45m 6EFIGF ATNHOZ Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi flights
DXB Dubai 13h 10m EKFI EKFZKQ Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights
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Zaventem to Nairobi
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,081 mi 8h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

BRU–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,081 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AZ, LX, OS 5 333 9h15 Star Alliance AZ, LX, OS
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AZ, LX, OS, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (5 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,453
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 1 6
Weekly flights 20 35
Flight time 8h 50m 8h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
4,081 mi / 6,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m gate to gate.
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+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 30 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 4,081 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BRU to NBO: Brussels Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NBO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nairobi is 1 hour 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Brussels Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BRU to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to NBO is about 8 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,081 miles (6,567 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).