Distance From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, HGH - NBO Distance

The distance from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 5877 miles or 9458 kilometers or 5104 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 Hangzhou ( China ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hangzhou and Nairobi takes around 13 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 13 hours 30 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 • HGH - NBO

Kilometers		9458 km
Statute Miles		5877 miles
Nautical Miles		5104 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 30 minutes

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - HGH to NBO Flight Path

Location of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Hangzhou, China and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HGH - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Hangzhou (China)	2026-06-20, 11:31:49 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-06-20, 06:31:49 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

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH / ZSHC) Hangzhou, China

Destination

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