Distance From Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, KWL - NBO Distance

The distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 5206 miles or 8378 kilometers or 4521 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Guilin (Lingui) ( China ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guilin (Lingui) and Nairobi takes around 11 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin (Lingui), China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 11 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KWL - NBO

Kilometers		8378 km
Statute Miles		5206 miles
Nautical Miles		4521 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 58 minutes

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - KWL to NBO Flight Path

Location of Guilin Liangjiang International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guilin (Lingui) to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Guilin (Lingui), China and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWL - NBO

Time difference between Guilin (Lingui) (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 5 Hours.
Nairobi time is 5 Hours behind Guilin (Lingui).

Location	Local Time
Guilin (Lingui) (China)	2026-03-20, 16:19:15 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-20, 11:19:15 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL / ZGKL) Guilin (Lingui), China

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya