Nairobi to Zaventem (NBO–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SN482
SN Brussels
333
10:20 PM
EAT T1B
6:20 AM+1
CET
9h
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SN491
SN Brussels
333
11:55 PM
EAT T1B
7:00 AM+1
CET
9h 5m
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SN481
SN Brussels
333
10:25 AM
CET
9:15 PM
EAT
8h 50m
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AZ5568
AZ ITA
333
10:25 AM
CET
9:15 PM
EAT
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Nairobi to Zaventem
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,081 mi 9h nonstop -2h behind 19 1-stop hubs

NBO–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,081 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Brussels Airlines 7 333 9h-9h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (7 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 BRU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
MLA ~11h 30m KGL ~12h 10m DLA ~12h 25m FRA ~13h 23m ADD ~14h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,187
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
-2h
Zaventem is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · BRU: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 4:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
4,081 mi / 6,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 0m to 9h 5m.
Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NBO–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance4,081 mi / 6,567 km
Flight time9h to 9h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 9h to 9h 5m. The route covers 4,081 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Brussels Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NBO to BRU. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLA, KGL, DLA, FRA, ADD, ACC, IST, AUH, DXB, LHR, CAI, CDG, DOH, AMS, EBB, FIH, JED, BKK and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zaventem is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from BRU 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 BRU

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to BRU ranges from 9 hours 0 minutes to 9 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,081 miles (6,567 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.