CSX
Changsha
China
8,738 km
5,430 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,738 km
5,430 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

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CSX NBO
Airport Name Changsha Huanghua Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CSX NBO
ICAO Code ZGHA HKJK
City Changsha Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 217 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 28.190000, 113.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Changsha (CSX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) in Changsha, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,738 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 06:13 in Changsha, it's 01:13 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 5,113 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Changsha Huanghua Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Changsha (CSX) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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