HET
Hohhot
China
8,841 km
5,494 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,841 km
5,494 mi / 4,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

HET NBO
Airport Name Baita International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HET NBO
ICAO Code ZBHH HKJK
City Hohhot Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,556 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.850000, 111.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hohhot (HET) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,841 kilometers (5,494 miles / 4,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 23:45 in Hohhot, it's 18:45 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 1,774 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Baita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hohhot (HET) follows a heading of 48° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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