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How to get fromLos Angeles to Nairobiby plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Nairobi by plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LAX - NBO
    23h 27m
    $559–864

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Nairobi

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    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane SAN - NBO
    28h 16m
    $494–1,373

  3. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Nairobi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane SNA - NBO
    28h 49m
    $662–1,619

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane BUR - NBO
    28h 20m
    $608–1,510

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ONT - NBO
    31h 47m
    $513–1,425

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane LAX - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle bus
    29h 35m
    $627–1,960

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration22h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,619.5 km
  • Duration: 23h 27m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Nairobi, Kenya?

Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways, and six other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

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