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

The cheapest way to get from London to Nairobi is to fly which costs $380 - $650 and takes 14h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Nairobi is to fly which takes 11h 41m and costs $420 - $900.

How far is it from London to Nairobi?

The distance between London and Nairobi is 6894 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from London to Nairobi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between London and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 3h ahead of London. It is currently 5:35 AM in London and 8:35 AM in Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 9320+ hotels available in Nairobi.

London to Nairobi - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from London to Nairobi by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane LHR - NBO
11h 41m
$425–894
Fly from London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane STN - NBO
14h 33m
$385–644
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nairobi (NBO)plane LCY - NBO
13h 50m
$704–2,506
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane LGW - NBO
12h 19m
$420–741

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

48Weekly Planes

11h 53mAverage Duration

$333Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Nairobi.

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Distance: 6,894.3 km
Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between London, 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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