Flights Nairobi → Dubai
NBO → DXB
Route overview
The flight route from Nairobi to Dubai is operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, and Boeing 767 models. Dubai International Airport, the destination, serves over 92 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the world for this route.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Nairobi (NBO) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dubai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB) heads north-east for about 3,559 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating NBO-DXB
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NBO-DXB
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: Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
