Seoul to Nairobi (ICN–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ICN Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ICN and NBO. Nearest airports to ICN with scheduled service: Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 20 mi) · Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ, 78 mi) · Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 83 mi)
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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
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 14h 58m CZKEMF → CZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Nairobi flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 45m 7CETKE → KEKQMU Bangkok (BKK) to Nairobi flights
DOH Doha 16h 50m BAIBLA → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Nairobi flights
DXB Dubai 17h 44m EK → EKFZKQ Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 17h 50m EYLYMS → EYMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 17h 58m CZKEOZ → CZKQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 18h 20m ETNH → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
IST Istanbul 20h 45m KEOZTK → ATNHOZ Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi flights
AMS Amsterdam 24h AFKEKL → KLKQMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 10m KELHOZ → LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seoul to Nairobi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ICN and NBO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ICN to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
CSX ~14h 58m BKK ~15h 45m DOH ~16h 50m DXB ~17h 44m AUH ~17h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,121
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
-6h
Nairobi is 6 hours behind Seoul.
ICN: KST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 12:00 PM in Nairobi.
Getting to ICN

AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.

Facts

ICN–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seoul to Nairobi route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ICN
Full nameIncheon International Airport
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 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 ICN to NBO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Changsha Huanghua, Suvarnabhumi and Hamad.
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 6 hours behind Seoul.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Suvarnabhumi and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.