What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Nairobi is to bus and fly which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 36h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Nairobi is to fly which takes 27h 32m and costs $490 - $1,400.

How far is it from Cairns to Nairobi?

The distance between Cairns and Nairobi is 11991 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 27h 32m to get from Cairns to Nairobi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 7h behind Cairns. It is currently 2:06 AM in Cairns and 7:06 PM in Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11540+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Cairns to Nairobi - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Nairobi by plane or bus

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Fly Cairns to Nairobi
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane CNS - NBO
27h 32m
$499–1,349
Fly Cairns to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane CNS - WIL
30h 30m
$600–1,600
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane CTN - NBO
36h 33m
$515–1,322

Cairns (CNS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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30h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 11,991.1 km
Duration: 27h 32m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Nairobi, Kenya?

Jetstar, IndiGo Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Nairobi (NBO) twice daily.

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