HLD
Hailar
China
9,604 km
5,968 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,604 km
5,968 mi / 5,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

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HLD NBO
Airport Name Dongshan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HLD NBO
ICAO Code ZBLA HKJK
City Hailar Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,169 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 49.200000, 119.830000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hailar (HLD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dongshan Airport (HLD) in Hailar, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,604 kilometers (5,968 miles / 5,186 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 14:58 in Hailar, it's 09:58 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 3,161 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dongshan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hailar (HLD) follows a heading of 41° (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 Dongshan Airport (HLD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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