NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,819 km
6,101 miles
SHE
Shenyang
China
Distance
9,819 km
6,101 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
48°
northeast

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NBO SHE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Taoxian Airport
IATA Code NBO SHE
ICAO Code HKJK ZYTX
City Nairobi Shenyang
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,330 ft 198 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.640000, 123.480000

Nairobi (NBO) to Shenyang (SHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Taoxian Airport (SHE) in Shenyang, China is 9,819 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Kenya with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Nairobi, it's 00:23 in Shenyang. 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 5,132 feet between the two airports. Taoxian Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenyang (SHE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Taoxian Airport (SHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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