Nairobi to Jeddah (NBO–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV430+2
SV Saudia
330
2:40 AM
EAT T1A
6:30 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF5307cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
330
2:40 AM
EAT T1A
6:30 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ5726cs
KQ Kenya
330
2:40 AM
EAT T1A
6:30 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF5305cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
330
6:55 AM
EAT T1B
10:40 AM
+03
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV434+2
SV Saudia
330
6:55 AM
EAT T1A
10:40 AM
+03
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ5728cs
KQ Kenya
330
6:55 AM
EAT T1A
10:40 AM
+03
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV435+2
SV Saudia
330
1:05 AM
+03 T1
4:50 AM
EAT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF5306cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
333
8:50 PM
+03 T1
12:35 AM+1
EAT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ5723cs
KQ Kenya
330
8:50 PM
+03 T1
12:45 AM+1
EAT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV431+2
SV Saudia
333
8:50 PM
+03 T1
12:35 AM+1
EAT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Jeddah
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,596 mi 3h 45m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

NBO–JED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–JED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia Also: GF, KQ 8 330 3h45-3h50 SkyTeam GF, KQ
Aircraft on this route
330 Airbus A330 – GF, KQ, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (8 flights/wk, 100%)
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 JED direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to JED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,169
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
0h
Jeddah is 0 hours the same as Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · JED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
Distance & Flight Time
1,596 mi / 2,569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 3h 50m.
Getting from JED

The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.

Jeddah Climate

Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.

Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.

NBO–JED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Jeddah route.
Route details
Distance1,596 mi / 2,569 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 16 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: JED
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to JED flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,596 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Saudia. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from NBO to JED. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZNZ, DMM, EBB, ADD, RUH, LGW, BRU, BKK, DOH, CAI, IST, DXB, BAH, AUH, MCT, SHJ, AMS, FRA, BOM, CDG, MRU, LHR, JFK and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JED 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 JED

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to JED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to JED ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,569 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ZNZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.