DAT
Datong
China
8,963 km
5,570 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,963 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

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DAT NBO
Airport Name Datong Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DAT NBO
ICAO Code ZBDT HKJK
City Datong Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,442 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Datong (DAT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,963 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 18:56 in Datong, it's 13:56 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 1,888 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Datong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 49° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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