Sharjah to Nairobi (SHJ–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G9734
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:00 AM
+04
1:05 PM
EAT
5h 5m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ2319
KQ Kenya
788
11:00 PM
+04
4:00 AM+1
EAT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9735
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:50 PM
EAT T1C
8:00 PM
+04
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ2318
KQ Kenya
788
3:00 PM
EAT
8:00 PM
+04
4h
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ2360
KQ Kenya
73F
7:38 PM
EAT T1A
10:00 PM
+04
1h 22m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MCT Muscat/Seeb 7h 10m G9OVWY OVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Nairobi flights
DOH Doha 7h 20m G9QR ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Nairobi flights
BAH Manama 7h 30m G9 GF Manama (BAH) to Nairobi flights
EBB Kampala 7h 35m G9 KLKQQR Kampala (EBB) to Nairobi flights
JIB Djibouti City 8h 30m KQ KQ Djibouti City (JIB) to Nairobi flights
EDL Eldoret 8h 30m ET ETJMKQ Eldoret (EDL) to Nairobi flights
JED Jeddah 9h 5m G9 GFKQSV Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 15m ETG9 AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
CAI Cairo 9h 55m G9MSNP EYKQMS Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi flights
BOM Mumbai 11h 58m G9 6EAIKQ Mumbai (BOM) to Nairobi flights
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Sharjah to Nairobi
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,222 mi 5h 33m nonstop -1h behind

SHJ–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Arabia and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,222 miles in approximately 5h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 7 320 5h05
KQ Kenya Airways 1 788 6h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (7 flights/wk, 88%)
SkyTeam: KQ (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to NBO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
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
8
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
819
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.

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric SHJ→NBO DXB→NBO AUH→NBO
Distance from SHJ 11 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 8 32 19
Flight time 5h 33m 5h 5h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nairobi is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,222 mi / 3,575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 33m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online through the Kenyan government portal before travel. The eTA replaced the previous eVisa system in 2024. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers arriving from endemic countries. Customs declarations are required for goods exceeding USD 500 in value.

SHJ–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance2,222 mi / 3,575 km
Flight time5h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take about 5h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 2,222 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SHJ to NBO: Air Arabia and Kenya Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Muscat, Hamad and Bahrain.
Nairobi is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from NBO to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHJ to NBO

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia and Kenya Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to NBO is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,222 miles (3,575 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Muscat, Hamad and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).