JIC
Jinchang
China
7,993 km
4,967 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,993 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JIC NBO
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JIC NBO
ICAO Code ZLJC HKJK
City Jinchang Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,740 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jinchang (JIC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,993 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 03:54 in Jinchang, it's 22:54 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 48° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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