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

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SV430
SV Saudia
330
2:40 AM
EAT T1A
6:30 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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GF5307
GF Gulf
330
2:40 AM
EAT T1A
6:30 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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GF5305
GF Gulf
330
6:55 AM
EAT T1A
10:40 AM
+03
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV434
SV Saudia
330
7:20 AM
EAT T1A
11:10 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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SV3250
SV Saudia
330
9:05 AM
EAT T1A
12:55 PM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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SV3251
SV Saudia
777
12:30 AM
+03 T1
4:25 AM
EAT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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SV435
SV Saudia
330
2:00 AM
+03 T1
6:03 AM
EAT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF5306
GF Gulf
330
8:50 PM
+03 T1
12:45 AM+1
EAT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV431
SV Saudia
330
8:50 PM
+03 T1
12:45 AM+1
EAT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Jeddah
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,596 mi 3h 45m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

NBO–JED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and Gulf Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 19 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 9 330 3h50 SkyTeam
GF Gulf Air 8 330 3h45-3h50
Aircraft on this route
330 Airbus A330 – GF, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (9 flights/wk, 53%)
Unaffiliated: GF (8 flights/wk, 47%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to JED.
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One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
904
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)2
Weekly flights17 out / 13 return
1-stop connections19 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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Gulf Air and Saudia.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from NBO to JED. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZNZ, AUH, ADD, CAI, DOH, IST, BAH, BKK, SHJ, MCT, DXB, FRA, LGW, CDG, LHR, BOM, AMS, 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 Gulf Air and Saudia. With 17 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 17 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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