What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Nairobi is to fly which costs $480 - $1,800 and takes 26h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Nairobi is to fly which takes 24h 56m and costs $500 - $1,800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Nairobi?

The distance between Des Moines and Nairobi is 13393 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 24h 56m to get from Des Moines to Nairobi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 9h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 2:55 PM in Des Moines and 11:55 PM in Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11846+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Des Moines to Nairobi - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Nairobi by plane or bus

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Fly Des Moines to Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi (NBO)plane DSM - NBO
24h 56m
$510–1,724
Fly Des Moines to Nairobi Wilson Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane DSM - WIL
26h 47m
$489–1,723
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nairobi (NBO)plane MCI - NBO
32h 22m
$836–1,953
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nairobi (NBO)plane MSP - NBO
25h 48m
$847–1,168

Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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26h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 13,393.2 km
Duration: 24h 56m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Nairobi, Kenya?

Delta, Kenya Airways, and four other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi (NBO) once daily.

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Nairobi by plane or bus

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Bus to Kansas City, fly to Nairobi

Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Nairobi