Nairobi to Bangkok (NBO–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
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Nairobi to Bangkok
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 4,489 mi 9h 31m nonstop +4h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

NBO–BKK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,489 miles in approximately 9h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–BKK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 3 788 8h52 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – 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 BKK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
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 BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
CSX ~14h 35m ADD ~14h 56m BAH ~17h 32m MCT ~17h 43m SHJ ~21h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
996
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
+4h
Bangkok is 4 hours ahead of Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 10:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
4,489 mi / 7,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 31m.
Getting from BKK

Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.

Bangkok Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.

Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NBO–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance4,489 mi / 7,224 km
Flight time9h 31m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to BKK flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport take approximately 9h 31m. The route covers 4,489 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NBO to BKK. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CSX, ADD, BAH, MCT, SHJ, AUH, BOM, DOH, CAN, DXB, IST, BRU, JED, AMS, CDG, LHR, LGW and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bangkok is 4 hours ahead of Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from BKK 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 BKK

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

NBO to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to BKK ranges from 9 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,489 miles (7,224 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.