NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,863 km
4,886 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
7,863 km
4,886 mi / 4,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
48°
northeast

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NBO YZY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code NBO YZY
ICAO Code HKJK ZLZY
City Nairobi Zhangye
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.810000, 100.660000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 7,863 kilometers (4,886 miles / 4,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 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 13:51 in Nairobi, it's 18:51 in Zhangye. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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