GYU
Guyuan
China
8,251 km
5,127 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,251 km
5,127 mi / 4,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GYU NBO
Airport Name Guyuan Liupanshan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GYU NBO
ICAO Code ZLGY HKJK
City Guyuan Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,696 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, 106.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Guyuan (GYU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,251 kilometers (5,127 miles / 4,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 22:26 in Guyuan, it's 17:26 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guyuan (GYU) follows a heading of 52° (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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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