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How to get fromNairobi to Los Angelesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Los Angeles by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane NBO - LAX
    25h 42m
    $438–1,414

  2. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane NBO - BUR
    27h 40m
    $657–2,111

  3. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane NBO - LGB
    28h 15m
    $507–1,707

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane NBO - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    28h 50m
    $561–1,915

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane NBO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    29h 15m
    $623–1,916

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane NBO - SNA
    29h 58m
    $718–2,326

  7. Fly to Santa Monica

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane NBO - SMO
    34h 46m
    $654–1,804

  8. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane NBO - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    30h 24m
    $545–1,770

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,714.8 mi
  • Duration: 25h 42m

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

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

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