Cape Town to Nairobi (CPT–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ785
KQ Kenya
73H
2:20 PM
SAST
9:05 PM
EAT
5h 45m
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KQ784
KQ Kenya
73H
5:25 PM
EAT T1A
10:10 PM
SAST
5h 45m
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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
LVI Livingstone 6h 50m KQ → KQQR Livingstone (LVI) to Nairobi flights
VFA Victoria Falls 6h 50m 4ZKLKQ → KQQRSV Victoria Falls (VFA) to Nairobi flights
JNB Johannesburg 6h 53m 4Z5ZBA → 4ZATCV Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi flights
MRU Plaine Magnien 11h 8m SA → KQMKMU Plaine Magnien (MRU) to Nairobi flights
HRE Harare 13h 10m 4ZTK → AFKLKQ Harare (HRE) to Nairobi flights
DXB Dubai 15h 53m DEEKSA → EKFZKQ Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights
DOH Doha 17h 3m AYB6BA → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Nairobi flights
MPM Maputo 17h 45m 4ZEK → KQ Maputo (MPM) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 20h 35m A3AIET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
LHR London 25h 10m AYBAIB → BAIBKQ London (LHR) to Nairobi flights
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Cape Town to Nairobi
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,548 mi 5h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

CPT–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,548 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 3 73H 5h45 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to NBO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
LVI ~6h 50m VFA ~6h 50m JNB ~6h 53m MRU ~11h 8m HRE ~13h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
374
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,548 mi / 4,101 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

CPT–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance2,548 mi / 4,101 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,548 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CPT to NBO: Kenya Airways.
This route has limited weekly 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 Harry Mwanga Nkumbula, Victoria Falls and O.R. Tambo.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
Yes, return flights from NBO to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 CPT to NBO

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPT to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to NBO is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,548 miles (4,101 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Mwanga Nkumbula, Victoria Falls and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.