DNH
Dunhuang
China
7,446 km
4,626 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,446 km
4,626 mi / 4,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
247°
west southwest

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DNH NBO
Airport Name Dunhuang Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DNH NBO
ICAO Code ZLDH HKJK
City Dunhuang Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.160000, 94.810000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dunhuang (DNH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dunhuang Airport (DNH) in Dunhuang, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,446 kilometers (4,626 miles / 4,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 23:22 in Dunhuang, it's 18:22 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dunhuang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dunhuang (DNH) follows a heading of 45° (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 Dunhuang Airport (DNH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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