AYN
Anyang
China
8,968 km
5,573 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,968 km
5,573 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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AYN NBO
Airport Name Anyang Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AYN NBO
ICAO Code ZHAY HKJK
City Anyang Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.130000, 114.340000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Anyang (AYN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anyang Airport (AYN) in Anyang, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,968 kilometers (5,573 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 16:53 in Anyang, it's 11:53 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 Anyang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Anyang (AYN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Anyang Airport (AYN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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