KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
9,202 km
5,718 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,202 km
5,718 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
265°
west

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KNH NBO
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNH NBO
ICAO Code RCBS HKJK
City Shang-I Nairobi
Country Taiwan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 93 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Shang-I (KNH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,202 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Taiwan 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 12:37 in Shang-I, it's 07:37 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 5,237 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kinmen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 65° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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