Distance From Dubai International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport, DXB - WIL Distance

The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is 2216 miles or 3567 kilometers or 1925 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Dubai ( United Arab Emirates ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Nairobi takes around 5 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 5 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DXB - WIL

Kilometers		3567 km
Statute Miles		2216 miles
Nautical Miles		1925 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 5 minutes

Dubai International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport Flight Route Map - DXB to WIL Flight Path

Location of Dubai International Airport & Nairobi Wilson Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dubai to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DXB - WIL

Time difference between Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 1 Hours.
Nairobi time is 1 Hours behind Dubai.

Location	Local Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)	2026-02-22, 02:41:25 +04
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-02-22, 01:41:25 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Dubai International Airport (DXB / OMDB) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Destination

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL / HKNW) Nairobi, Kenya