DQA
Daqing Shi
China
9,978 km
6,200 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,978 km
6,200 mi / 5,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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DQA NBO
Airport Name Saertu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DQA NBO
ICAO Code ZYDQ HKJK
City Daqing Shi Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 496 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.750000, 125.140000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Daqing Shi (DQA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saertu Airport (DQA) in Daqing Shi, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,978 kilometers (6,200 miles / 5,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 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 20:52 in Daqing Shi, it's 15:52 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 4,834 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Saertu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Daqing Shi (DQA) follows a heading of 43° (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 Saertu Airport (DQA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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