NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,847 km
5,497 miles
TYN
Taiyuan
China
Distance
8,847 km
5,497 mi / 4,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TYN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Taiyuan Wusu Airport
IATA Code NBO TYN
ICAO Code HKJK ZBYN
City Nairobi Taiyuan
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,575 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.750000, 112.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taiyuan (TYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China is 8,847 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 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 15:21 in Nairobi, it's 20:21 in Taiyuan. 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 2,755 feet between the two airports. Taiyuan Wusu 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 Taiyuan (TYN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 260° (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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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