Flights Paris → Nairobi
CDG → NBO
How long is the flight from Paris to Nairobi?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8h 32m. 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
This flight route operates from Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, to Nairobi. The destination airport serves over nine million passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub.
The Paris (CDG) → Nairobi (NBO) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (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 Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Nairobi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Nairobi (NBO) heads south-east for about 6,495 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CDG-NBO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-NBO
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8h 32m. 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 1 airline: Air France.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Nairobi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Paris-Nairobi route is about 6,495 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.
