OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
8,291 km
5,152 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,291 km
5,152 mi / 4,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OYL SZX
Airport Name Moyale Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code OYL SZX
ICAO Code HKMY ZGSZ
City Moyale (Lower) Shenzhen
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,790 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 22.640000, 113.810000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,291 kilometers (5,152 miles / 4,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 00:28 in Moyale (Lower), it's 05:28 in Shenzhen. 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 2,777 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Moyale Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) 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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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