What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Nairobi is to fly which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 29h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Nairobi is to fly which takes 24h 45m and costs $700 - $1,200.

How far is it from Sydney to Nairobi?

The distance between Sydney and Nairobi is 12169 km.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 24h 45m to get from Sydney to Nairobi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 8h behind Sydney. It is currently 12:28 PM in Sydney and 4:28 AM in Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11462+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Sydney to Nairobi - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Nairobi by plane, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Nairobi
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1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane SYD - NBO
24h 45m
$716–1,118
Fly Sydney International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport
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1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane SYD - WIL
29h 43m
$515–1,117
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Nairobi (NBO)plane OAG - NBO
28h 41m
$533–1,547
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane CBR - NBO
29h 15m
$828–1,344
Fly Sydney International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, shuttle
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane SYD - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
3. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
32h 58m
$934–1,364

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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22h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 12,169.1 km
Duration: 24h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Nairobi, Kenya?

Etihad, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

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