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How to get fromNew York to Nairobiby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Nairobi by plane or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JFK - NBO
    17h 25m
    $325–769

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EWR - NBO
    21h 23m
    $523–1,830

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane PHL - NBO
    23h 9m
    $724–2,201

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LGA - NBO
    25h 1m
    $657–2,312

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane JFK - WIL
    21h 22m
    $464–1,218

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,887.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 25m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Nairobi, Kenya?

Kenya Airways and Saudia fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) once daily.

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