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There are 5 ways to get from Newark 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)planeJFK - NBO
    17h 23m
    $437–980

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO)planeEWR - NBO
    21h 34m
    $373–1,306

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Nairobi (NBO)planePHL - NBO
    21h 44m
    $712–1,789

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)planeJFK - WIL
    22h 56m
    $486–1,329

  5. Fly Teterboro Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Teterboro Airport (TEB) to Nairobi (NBO)planeTEB - NBO
    25h 58m
    $474–1,564

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Nairobi, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and ASKY fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) once daily.

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