KHG
Kashgar
China
6,036 km
3,751 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,036 km
3,751 mi / 3,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
231°
southwest

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KHG NBO
Airport Name Kashgar Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KHG NBO
ICAO Code ZWSH HKJK
City Kashgar Nairobi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,529 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.540000, 76.020000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kashgar (KHG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,036 kilometers (3,751 miles / 3,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 00:44 in Kashgar, it's 19:44 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 Kashgar (KHG) follows a heading of 37° (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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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