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Airlines
3×
Per week
$11.0k
From (est.)
15h
Nonstop
Nairobi (NBO) → Washington (IAD)
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International
DISTANCE
13 162 km
Washington
Dulles International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
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🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 3× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
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Flights Nairobi -> Washington (NBO-IAD) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Nairobi to Washington connects Kenya with the United States capital, with around 3 flights a week. The route carries members of the Kenyan community in the US visiting family, business travellers, students and connecting passengers. Block time is around fifteen hours, a major long-haul sector.
Airlines on this route
Kenya Airways operates NBO-IAD, flying a full-service widebody with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Nairobi is the carrier’s main hub, so the route also carries passengers connecting from across East Africa onward to the US.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
USD fares — NBO-IAD
NBO-IAD fares move with the family calendar — the December holidays and the summer are the busiest and most expensive. For those dates, booking three to five months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, eight to twelve weeks usually secures a workable economy fare in USD.
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About Washington
Washington is the capital of the United States, a centre of government and international institutions, home to a substantial Kenyan community. For travellers from Nairobi it is a family-visit, business and institutional destination.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Nairobi to Washington? Direct NBO-IAD flights are operated by Kenya Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the NBO-IAD flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 15.0 hours. The NBO-IAD route runs roughly 3 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a NBO-IAD flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $800-2,200 USD band. Book 8-14 weeks ahead for UK/US diaspora corridors; school-holiday and December peaks add 30-60%.
What is the checked baggage allowance on NBO-IAD? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking. Diaspora travellers should check each carrier’s extra-baggage uplift.
What currency is used in Washington? Washington uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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