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How to get fromChristchurch to Nairobiby plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Nairobi by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane CHC - NBO
    29h 21m
    $704–1,404

  2. Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane CHC - WIL
    36h 4m
    $463–1,403

  3. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane CHC - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle bus
    39h 14m
    $872–1,650

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration32hAverage Duration
Ticket$592Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,398 km
  • Duration: 29h 21m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Nairobi, Kenya?

Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, and six other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi (NBO) 4 times a day.

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