AKU
Aksu
China
6,440 km
4,001 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,440 km
4,001 mi / 3,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
234°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKU NBO
Airport Name Aksu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AKU NBO
ICAO Code ZWAK HKJK
City Aksu Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Aksu (AKU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,440 kilometers (4,001 miles / 3,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Aksu, it's 21:42 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Aksu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aksu Airport (AKU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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