Kenya to Ethiopia Β· 723 miles (1,164 km)

Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. The two airports are 723 miles (1,164 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance and Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kilimanjaro, Entebbe and Juba and more.

How many miles NBO to ADD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Kenya Airways7,000$87–400
Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines7,500$85–88
ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines17,500$57–60
Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines17,500$82–85
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines17,500$57–60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines18,500$57–60
TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines30,000$101.80–104.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines30,000$67–460
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines35,000$57–60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from NBO to ADD

  • Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Kenya Airways logo
    Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book NBO to ADD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

NBO to ADD with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kilimanjaro (JRO)Kenya Airways and Precision Air, then Ethiopian Airlines
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    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Entebbe (EBB)Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited and 2 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Juba (JUB)Kenya Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Mombasa (MBA)Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
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    JM
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  • Via Hargeisa (HGA), then Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Mogadishu (MGQ), then Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Kigali (KGL)Kenya Airways and RwandAir, then Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 2 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
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  • Via Bujumbura (BJM)Kenya Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
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NBO to ADD: common questions

How many miles does NBO to ADD cost?

In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from NBO to ADD?

Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD).

How far is Nairobi from Addis Ababa by plane?

Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 723 miles (1,164 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book NBO to ADD award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

The most direct connections are through Kilimanjaro (JRO), Entebbe (EBB), Juba (JUB), Mombasa (MBA) and Hargeisa (HGA).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.