Rome2Rio

How to get fromDetroit to Nairobiby plane, train, bus, taxi, or shuttle

Find Transport to Nairobi

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Nairobi by plane, train, bus, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Detroit to Nairobi

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DTW - NBO
    21h 13m
    $653–1,703

  2. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane YYZ - NBO
    24h 57m
    $612–1,062

  3. Fly Windsor Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane YQG - NBO
    29h 4m
    $657–1,808

  4. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane CMH - NBO
    30h 27m
    $692–1,761

  5. Fly Detroit to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane DTW - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle bus
    28h 21m
    $871–2,949

Detroit (DTW) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration20h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$648Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Detroit to Nairobi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,610.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Nairobi, Kenya?

Delta, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Kenya

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound