Direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

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Nairobi

Kenya

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Cape Town

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 2,548 miles
Marketing airlines: 2 airlines
Aircraft: 3 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 11, 2027

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Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

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Nairobi to Cape Town route overview

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves Nairobi; Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town.

The airports are 2,548 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from NBO to CPT.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are Kenya Airways (KQ) and Saudia (SV). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 11, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Nairobi to Cape Town route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Saudia (SV)Codeshare only

Airline alliance affiliations represented: SkyTeam

Aircraft flying from NBO to CPT

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Nairobi to Cape Town route?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the origin airport and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the destination airport.

How far is Cape Town from Nairobi?

NBO and CPT are approximately 2,548 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from NBO to CPT?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from NBO to CPT.

Which airlines market flights from NBO to CPT?

Which aircraft fly from NBO to CPT?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Boeing 737-800 Winglets (73H), Boeing 787-8 (788) and Embraer 190 / Lineage 1000 (E90).