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Flights between Cairo (CAI) and Nairobi (NBO)

Cairo International Airport, Egypt ↔ Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya

A direct route between Cairo and Nairobi appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

EgyptAir (MS)
Distance
3,545 km
2,203 miles
Est. flight time
4h 56m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Egypt

Jan
19°
24/14
5mm
Feb
21°
26/16
4mm
Mar
24°
29/19
4mm
Apr
29°
34/24
1mm
May
32°
37/27
0mm
Jun
35°
40/30
0mm
Jul
35°
40/30
0mm
Aug
35°
40/30
0mm
Sep
33°
38/28
0mm
Oct
30°
35/25
1mm
Nov
25°
30/20
3mm
Dec
21°
26/16
6mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Kenya

Jan
27°
32/22
60mm
Feb
28°
33/23
50mm
Mar
28°
33/23
90mm
Apr
26°
31/21
200mm
May
25°
30/20
160mm
Jun
24°
29/19
50mm
Jul
23°
28/18
30mm
Aug
24°
29/19
35mm
Sep
26°
31/21
30mm
Oct
26°
31/21
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
120mm
Dec
26°
31/21
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Egypt: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Kenya: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Cairo from Nairobi?

Cairo (CAI) and Nairobi (NBO) are around 3,545 km (2,203 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 56m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CAI–NBO route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include EgyptAir. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Nairobi?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Kenya?

Across Kenya, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 28°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Egypt and Kenya?

The UK FCDO currently rates Egypt as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Kenya as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.