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How to get fromHeathrow to Nairobiby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Heathrow to Nairobi by plane or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LHR - NBO
    9h 42m
    $368–791

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LGW - NBO
    13h 7m
    $587–975

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,864.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Nairobi, Kenya?

British Airways, Kenya Airways, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

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