NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,276 km
5,764 miles
TSN
Tianjin
China
Distance
9,276 km
5,764 mi / 5,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TSN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tianjin Binhai International Airport
IATA Code NBO TSN
ICAO Code HKJK ZBTJ
City Nairobi Tianjin
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 39.120000, 117.350000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tianjin (TSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) in Tianjin, China is 9,276 kilometers (5,764 miles / 5,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Kenya with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Nairobi, it's 15:36 in Tianjin. 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Tianjin Binhai International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tianjin (TSN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.