International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Nairobi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). 7,553 miles, connecting flights only.
DCA to NBO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,553 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 5mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadNairobi vs Washington
Washington to Nairobi
Round trips from $580
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Washington to Nairobi
No nonstop service: 1 airline offers one-stop itineraries.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Doha (DOH)QR1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between DCA and NBO. Every itinerary connects, most often through DOH, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $580; September 2026 is the most expensive at $750 and up, a difference of $170 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of Washington. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Washington to NairobiWashington to Nairobi: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Nairobi?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Washington (DCA) to Nairobi (NBO) takes 14h 5m of flying plus a layover, usually 17h 5m or more door to door across 7,553 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to NBO?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Washington (DCA) and Nairobi (NBO). The most common connections are through DOH.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Nairobi?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Nairobi (NBO), starting at $580 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Nairobi flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Washington and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of Washington. DCA is on America/New York time and NBO on Africa/Nairobi time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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