Flight time from Nairobi to Dubai
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 5 h 15 min. Flying back from Dubai to Nairobi takes about 5 h 20 min. The two airports are 2,212 miles (3,559 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| NBO → DXB | 5h 15m | Nairobi → 3:15 PM |
| DXB → NBO | 5h 20m | Dubai → 1:20 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Nairobi right now. See the time now in Nairobi and Dubai, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 5 h 15 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 5 h 20 min.
How far is Dubai from Nairobi?
2,212 miles (3,559 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between NBO and DXB airports.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Dubai?
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Nairobi right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Nairobi at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Dubai?
Leaving Nairobi at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Dubai at about 3:15 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.