Nairobi to Amsterdam (NBO–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,149 mi airlines charter/private 48/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK9655
EK Emirates
77X
1:15 AM
EAT
9:05 AM
CEST
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ7343
SQ Singapore Airlines
74Y
1:25 AM
EAT
9:40 AM
CEST
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9657
EK Emirates
77X
1:48 AM
EAT
9:14 AM
CEST
8h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL566+3
KL KLM
781
1:53 AM
EAT T1A
9:33 AM
CEST
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9645
EK Emirates
77V
2:05 AM
EAT
10:00 AM
CEST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9641
EK Emirates
77X
2:15 AM
EAT
10:05 AM
CEST
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4932cs
MU China Eastern
788
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
4:40 PM
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX3888cs
UX Air Europa
788
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
4:40 PM
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ116+4
KQ Kenya
788
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
4:40 PM
CEST
9h
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4141cs
KL KLM
788
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
4:40 PM
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL564
KL KLM
781
10:00 PM
EAT T1A
5:55 AM+1
CEST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL563
KL KLM
781
10:25 AM
CEST T2
8:00 PM
EAT
8h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK6862cs
SK S
781
12:20 PM
CEST T2
9:55 PM
EAT
8h 35m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL565+4
KL KLM
781
1:07 PM
CEST T2
10:34 PM
EAT
8h 27m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ117+5
KQ Kenya
788
8:35 PM
CEST
6:10 AM+1
EAT
8h 35m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UX3889cs
UX Air Europa
788
8:35 PM
CEST
6:10 AM+1
EAT
8h 35m
11%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4933cs
MU China Eastern
788
8:35 PM
CEST T2
6:10 AM+1
EAT
8h 35m
38%
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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 20m LH 6EA3AI Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Amsterdam flights
EBB Kampala 10h 47m AFBAKL DLKL Kampala (EBB) to Amsterdam flights
IST Istanbul 11h 10m ATNHOZ 6EAMFI Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 10m AFKQUU 6EAFAM Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Amsterdam flights
LHR London 11h 35m BAKQVS 6EB6BA London (LHR) to Amsterdam flights
BRU Zaventem 11h 40m AZLHLX 6EAMGA Zaventem (BRU) to Amsterdam flights
DAR Dar es Salaam 11h 50m AFBAKL KL Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Amsterdam flights
CAI Cairo 12h 15m EYKQMS ETHVKL Cairo (CAI) to Amsterdam flights
KGL Kigali 12h 24m KLKQQR KL Kigali (KGL) to Amsterdam flights
JED Jeddah 12h 35m GFKQSV GAKLSV Jeddah (JED) to Amsterdam flights
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Nairobi to Amsterdam
5 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 4,149 mi 9h nonstop -1h behind

NBO–AMS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, Kenya Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 4,149 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–AMS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KL KLM 16 781, 788 8h40-9h SkyTeam
KQ Kenya Airways Also: AZ, MU, UX 7 788 9h SkyTeam AZ, MU, UX
EK Emirates 4 77V, 77X 8h26-8h55
SQ Singapore Airlines 1 74Y 9h15
EY Etihad Airways 0
Aircraft on this route
74Y Boeing 747-400F – SQ
77VEK
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – KL
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KL, KQ, MU, UX
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KL + KQ (23 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: EK + EY + SQ (5 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to AMS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to AMS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,856
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
Amsterdam is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · AMS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Distance & Flight Time
4,149 mi / 6,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from AMS

Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).

Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).

Amsterdam Climate

Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.

Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.

NBO–AMS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Amsterdam route.
Route details
Distance4,149 mi / 6,677 km
Flight time9h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights48 out / 36 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to AMS flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take about 9h gate to gate. The route covers 4,149 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from NBO to AMS: KLM, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Frankfurt Main, Entebbe and İstanbul.
Amsterdam is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from AMS to NBO 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 NBO to AMS

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from KLM, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NBO to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to AMS is about 9 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,149 miles (6,677 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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