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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KQ113
KQ Kenya
788
10:55 AM
CEST T2C
8:39 PM
EAT
8h 44m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL2234cs
KL KLM
359
11:05 AM
CEST T2E
8:45 PM
EAT
8h 40m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF828+1
AF Air France
772
11:05 AM
CEST T2E
8:45 PM
EAT
8h 40m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ115
KQ Kenya
788
10:45 PM
CEST T2C Red-eye
8:14 AM+1
EAT
8h 29m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ114
KQ Kenya
788
1:00 PM
EAT T1A
8:40 PM
CEST
8h 40m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UU979
UU Air Austral
788
1:10 PM
EAT T1A
8:30 PM
CEST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF829
AF Air France
772
11:05 PM
EAT T1A Red-eye
6:50 AM+1
CEST
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UU973
UU Air Austral
788
11:45 PM
EAT T1A Red-eye
8:10 AM+1
CEST
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ112
KQ Kenya
788
11:50 PM
EAT T1A Red-eye
7:30 AM+1
CEST
8h 40m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BRU Zaventem 10h 45m SNWB AZLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Nairobi flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 50m 6EAFAM KLKQMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 4YA3AC LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nairobi flights
LHR London 11h 19m AFBAG3 BAIBKQ London (LHR) to Nairobi flights
JRO Arusha 11h 20m AFKL AFKQLH Arusha (JRO) to Nairobi flights
LGW London 11h 39m AFKLU2 KQUX London (LGW) to Nairobi flights
IST Istanbul 11h 50m 3U6EAF ATNHOZ Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi flights
CAI Cairo 11h 56m ACAFKL EYKQMS Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi flights
KGL Kigali 12h WB KLKQLX Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi flights
JED Jeddah 12h 1m GASV GFKQSV Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi flights
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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Nairobi
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4,036 mi 8h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 11 788 8h29-8h44 SkyTeam
AF Air France Also: KL 7 772 8h40 SkyTeam KL
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – KL
772 Boeing 777-200 – AF
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + KQ (18 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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,943
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
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CEST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
4,036 mi / 6,495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 40m gate to gate.
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 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 4,036 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CDG to NBO: Kenya Airways and Air France.
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 Brussels, 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 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 Kenya Airways and Air France. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CDG to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CDG to NBO is about 8 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,036 miles (6,495 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brussels, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.