HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8,728 km
5,423 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,728 km
5,423 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG NBO
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HKG NBO
ICAO Code VHHH HKJK
City Hong Kong Nairobi
Country Hong Kong Kenya
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,728 kilometers (5,423 miles / 4,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Hong Kong 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 17:49 in Hong Kong, it's 12:49 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 5,302 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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