Nairobi to Abidjan (NBO–ABJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
73H
8:15 AM
EAT T1A
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KQ Kenya
73H
8:05 PM
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Nairobi to Abidjan
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,856 mi 6h 5m nonstop -3h behind 9 1-stop hubs

NBO–ABJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,856 miles in approximately 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–ABJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 3 73H 6h05 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – 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, NBO to ABJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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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 NBO to ABJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
DLA ~8h 15m BRU ~21h 13m ADD ~21h 15m CAI ~24h 0m ACC ~25h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
222
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
-3h
Abidjan is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · ABJ: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 3:00 PM in Abidjan.
Distance & Flight Time
2,856 mi / 4,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 5m.
Facts

NBO–ABJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Abidjan route.
Route details
Distance2,856 mi / 4,596 km
Flight time6h 5m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: ABJ
Full nameFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
IATA / ICAOABJ / DIAP
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to ABJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport take approximately 6h 5m. The route covers 2,856 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NBO to ABJ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DLA, BRU, ADD, CAI, ACC, DOH, CDG, LOS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abidjan is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from ABJ to NBO 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 NBO to ABJ

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to ABJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to ABJ ranges from 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,856 miles (4,596 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.