Nairobi to Atlanta (NBO–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

NBO Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between NBO and ATL. Nearest airports to NBO with scheduled service: Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 8 mi) · Nanyuki Airport (NYK, 87 mi) · Amboseli Airport (ASV, 94 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
JFK New York 18h 44m KQ → AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Atlanta flights
AMS Amsterdam 19h 15m CVEKKL → AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Atlanta flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h AFKQUU → AFAMDL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Atlanta flights
LHR London 20h 5m BAKQVS → AFAYBA London (LHR) to Atlanta flights
BRU Zaventem 20h 42m AZLHLX → AFDL Zaventem (BRU) to Atlanta flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 4m LH → 3SAFDL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Atlanta flights
DOH Doha 21h 20m ASATAY → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Atlanta flights
JNB Johannesburg 21h 48m 4ZATKQ → DL Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta flights
IST Istanbul 22h 45m ATNHOZ → 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Atlanta flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 28h 48m EYMU → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nairobi to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
JFK ~18h 44m AMS ~19h 15m CDG ~20h 0m LHR ~20h 5m BRU ~20h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
853
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NBO → ATL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
ATL → NBO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Atlanta is 7 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 11:00 AM in Atlanta.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NBO–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle.
Atlanta is 7 hours behind Nairobi.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 John F. Kennedy, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.