DOY
Dongying
China
9,381 km
5,829 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,381 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

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DOY NBO
Airport Name Dongying Shengli Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DOY NBO
ICAO Code ZSDY HKJK
City Dongying Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.510000, 118.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dongying (DOY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dongying Shengli Airport (DOY) in Dongying, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,381 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 09:34 in Dongying, it's 04:34 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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dongying Shengli Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dongying (DOY) follows a heading of 52° (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 Dongying Shengli Airport (DOY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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