NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,400 km
5,841 miles
WEF
Weifang
China
Distance
9,400 km
5,841 mi / 5,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
53°
northeast

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NBO WEF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Weifang Airport
IATA Code NBO WEF
ICAO Code HKJK ZSWF
City Nairobi Weifang
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.650000, 119.120000

Nairobi (NBO) to Weifang (WEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Weifang Airport (WEF) in Weifang, China is 9,400 kilometers (5,841 miles / 5,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 19:04 in Nairobi, it's 00:04 in Weifang. 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Weifang 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 Weifang (WEF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 264° (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 Weifang Airport (WEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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