London Heathrow is the only British airport with direct flights to Nairobi, operated by Kenya Airways and British Airways, and taking around nine hours.
Visas and residencyBritish nationals require a visa to enter Kenya. You must obtain your visa before departure. You can apply for single entry visas on the e-visas website. For information on residence requirements contact the Kenyan Directorate of Immigration Services and the Kenyan High Commission in London.
Can I get a direct flight from London to Nairobi? Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 50 minutes. British Airways and Kenya Airways both fly to Nairobi-Kenyatta from London-Heathrow. Heathrow is the only London airport offering direct flights to Kenya.
The combination of ticket price, taxes and tourist visa cost makes it an expensive destination, even in relation to tourist destinations with the same appeal on other continents. But don't think this is just a problem with Kenya or flights from Europe to Africa. It happens on domestic continental routes as well.
Here's what you need: Valid passport: Your Kenyan passport should be valid for your stay in the UK. Travel purpose: You must state why you're visiting clearly - maybe for tourism, a business meeting, or visiting family. Remember, you can't study for more than 30 days or work.
What is the longest flight in the world by distance? The longest flight in the world by distance is New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) on Singapore Airlines clocking in at 9,537 miles. What plane can fly the farthest in the world?