NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,680 km
6,015 miles
WEH
Weihai
China
Distance
9,680 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
53°
northeast

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NBO WEH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Weihai Airport
IATA Code NBO WEH
ICAO Code HKJK ZSWH
City Nairobi Weihai
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,330 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.190000, 122.230000

Nairobi (NBO) to Weihai (WEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Weihai Airport (WEH) in Weihai, China is 9,680 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 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 23:05 in Nairobi, it's 04:05 in Weihai. 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 5,185 feet between the two airports. Weihai 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 Weihai (WEH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Weihai Airport (WEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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