Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Nairobi (CDG–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CDG Airport Page →
4,036 mi airlines 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 1h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AF814
AF Air France
789
10:40 AM
CET T2E
9:10 PM
EAT
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ113
KQ Kenya
788
11:00 AM
CET T2C
9:25 PM
EAT
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ115
KQ Kenya
788
10:40 PM
CET T2C
8:05 AM+1
EAT
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ164
KQ Kenya
788
8:30 AM
EAT T1A
3:10 PM
CET
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UU979
UU Air Austral
788
12:40 PM
EAT T1A
7:55 PM
CET
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ114
KQ Kenya
788
1:30 PM
EAT T1A
8:10 PM
CET
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ112
KQ Kenya
788
11:15 PM
EAT T1A
6:55 AM+1
CET
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UU973
UU Air Austral
788
11:15 PM
EAT T1A
5:50 AM+1
CET
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF815
AF Air France
789
11:20 PM
EAT T1A
6:30 AM+1
CET
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Nairobi
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 4,036 mi 8h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

CDG–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 4,036 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CDG–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 6 788 8h25 SkyTeam
AF Air France 5 789 8h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KQ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + KQ (11 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, CDG to NBO direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,743
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CET · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 8:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
4,036 mi / 6,495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 25m to 8h 30m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders must obtain a Kenya eTA (electronic Travel Authorization) before arrival. The eTA costs USD 95, allows a single entry, and permits stays of up to 90 days. Apply online at least 72 hours before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to CDG

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).

CDG–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance4,036 mi / 6,495 km
Flight time8h 25m to 8h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 17 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: CDG
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 8h 25m to 8h 30m. The route covers 4,036 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from CDG to NBO. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRU, LUX, JIB, DZA, ADD, FRA, JED, IST, AMS, CPT, BOM, AUH, DOH, LHR, JNB, DXB, DLA, LGW, ZNZ, BAH, LFW, CAI, MRU, CKY, LOS, FIH, TNR, ABJ, BKK, CAN and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Yes, return flights from NBO to CDG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CDG to NBO

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Kenya Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CDG to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CDG to NBO ranges from 8 hours 25 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,036 miles (6,495 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.