Flights Amsterdam → Nairobi
AMS → NBO
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Nairobi?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Nairobi, operating with a mix of Boeing 747 and Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Nairobi sees over nine million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Nairobi (NBO) route is operated by ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Nairobi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO) heads south-east for about 6,677 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Nairobi it is 3.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating AMS-NBO
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-NBO
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Nairobi route is about 6,677 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
