Direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi (CPT → NBO)

Distance 4,101 km (2,548 mi)
Est. duration 4h 49m
CPT
Cape Town
Cape Town International, South Africa
NBO
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International, Kenya
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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Cape Town to Nairobi? The flight distance from CPT to NBO is approximately 4,101 km (2,548 miles).
How long is the flight from CPT to NBO? The estimated flight time from Cape Town to Nairobi is approximately 4h 49m.
What airlines fly from CPT to NBO? Airlines operating direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi include: KQ.

Cheapest fares Cape Town → Nairobi

Cape Town CPT
Nairobi NBO
May from $327 June from $384 July from $336 August from $341 September — October —

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Try a nearby airport to Cape Town

Flights to Nairobi (NBO) from other airports within 350 km of Cape Town. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

GRJ → NBO 349 km from CPT George → Nairobi South Africa · 6 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to Nairobi

Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to other airports within 350 km of Nairobi.

CPT → WIL 13 km from NBO Cape Town → Nairobi Kenya · 17 destinations CPT → ARK 229 km from NBO Cape Town → Arusha United Republic of Tanzania · 8 destinations CPT → JRO 235 km from NBO Cape Town → Kilimanjaro United Republic of Tanzania · 19 destinations CPT → SEU 266 km from NBO Cape Town → Seronera United Republic of Tanzania · 7 destinations CPT → EDL 269 km from NBO Cape Town → Eldoret Kenya · 5 destinations

Other flights from Cape Town (CPT)

Addis Ababa (ADD) Amsterdam (AMS) Atlanta (ATL) Bloemfontein (BFN) Dar Es Salaam (DAR) Doha (DOH) Dubai (DXB) Dulles (IAD) All 41 destinations →

Other flights from Nairobi (NBO)

Abidjan (ABJ) Abu Dhabi (AUH) Accra (ACC) Addis Ababa (ADD) Amsterdam (AMS) Antananarivo (TNR) Bahrain (BAH) Bangkok (BKK) All 66 destinations →