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

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Nairobi by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane CHC - NBO
    29h 22m
    $474–1,304

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane CHC - WIL
    35h 5m
    $503–1,803

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport 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
    37h
    $872–1,750

  4. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane HKK - NBO
    43h 54m
    $688–2,318

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration30h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,398 km
  • Duration: 29h 22m

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

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

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