Nairobi to Seattle (NBO–SEA) — 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
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 41m AFKQUU → AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seattle flights
LHR London 19h 50m BAKQVS → ASAYBA London (LHR) to Seattle flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 49m CVKLKQ → DLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Seattle flights
DOH Doha 22h ASATAY → MHQRWB Doha (DOH) to Seattle flights
JFK New York 22h 11m KQ → AFAMAS New York (JFK) to Seattle flights
IST Istanbul 22h 16m ATNHOZ → TK Istanbul (IST) to Seattle flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 19m LH → 3SDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seattle flights
DXB Dubai 24h 4m EKFZKQ → EK Dubai (DXB) to Seattle flights
BRU Zaventem 26h 5m AZLHLX → SN Zaventem (BRU) to Seattle flights
CPH Copenhagen ~20h 22m → SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nairobi to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-10h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
CDG ~19h 41m LHR ~19h 50m CPH ~20h 22m AMS ~21h 49m DOH ~22h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
693
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NBO → SEA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
SEA → NBO
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-10h
Seattle is 10 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 8:00 AM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NBO–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Amsterdam.
Seattle is 10 hours behind Nairobi.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.