Dar es Salaam to Nairobi (DAR–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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415 mi airlines 45/wk
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KQ489+2
KQ Kenya
E90
3:50 AM
EAT T3
5:10 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4183cs
KL KLM
E90
3:50 AM
EAT T3
5:10 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ483
KQ Kenya
E90
10:55 AM
EAT T3
12:20 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6957+1
SV Saudia
73H
2:35 PM
EAT T3
3:55 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3111+1
AF Air France
E90
2:35 PM
EAT T3
3:55 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4437
ET Ethiopian
73W
5:50 PM
EAT T3
7:10 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ487+1
KQ Kenya
E90
8:55 PM
EAT T3
10:15 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3109cs
AF Air France
E90
9:00 PM
EAT T3
10:20 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA7730+1
BA British
E90
1:30 AM
EAT T1A
3:00 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8011+1
AF Air France
E90
1:30 AM
EAT T1A
3:00 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ482+4
KQ Kenya
E90
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
10:05 AM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4149cs
KL KLM
E90
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
10:05 AM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6938+1
SV Saudia
E90
12:20 PM
EAT T1A
1:45 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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KQ486+2
KQ Kenya
E90
6:40 PM
EAT T1A
8:05 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
2 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 20m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

DAR–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAR–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: AF, KL, SV 18 E90 1h20-1h25 SkyTeam AF, KL, SV
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 73W 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – SV
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET
E90 Embraer 190 – AF, KL, KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (18 flights/wk, 90%)
Star Alliance: ET (2 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAR to NBO direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAR to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
247
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 Dar es Salaam

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric DAR→NBO ZNZ→NBO MBA→NBO
Distance from DAR 45 mi 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 6
Weekly flights 45 61 214
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 13m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of DAR with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nairobi is 0 hours the same as Dar es Salaam.
DAR: EAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.

DAR–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dar es Salaam to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 667 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights45 out / 36 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: DAR
IATA / ICAODAR / HTDA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation182 ft / 55 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAR to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 415 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from DAR to NBO. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZNZ, JRO, JNB, ADD, DOH, DXB, IST, MCT, CAI and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NBO to DAR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ZNZ and MBA. 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 DAR to NBO

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAR to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAR to NBO ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ZNZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Mombasa (MBA).