Nairobi to Seoul (NBO–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DXB Dubai 14h 26m EKFZKQ EKKE Dubai (DXB) to Seoul flights
DOH Doha 14h 56m ASATAY ATBAIB Doha (DOH) to Seoul flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 15m AFAIET ETNH Addis Ababa (ADD) to Seoul flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 16h 27m EY EYLYMS Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Seoul flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 16h 38m CZKQ CZKEOZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Seoul flights
IST Istanbul 22h 10m ATNHOZ KEOZTK Istanbul (IST) to Seoul flights
LHR London 22h 51m BAKQVS KEOZVS London (LHR) to Seoul flights
BKK Bangkok 23h 6m KQ 7C7LAC Bangkok (BKK) to Seoul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 8m AFKQUU AFKEKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seoul flights
AMS Amsterdam 25h 40m CVKLKQ AFKEKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Seoul flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nairobi to Seoul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,094
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
+6h
Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

NBO–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Seoul route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to ICN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Hamad and Addis Ababa Bole.
Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi.
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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 Dubai, Hamad and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.