Distance From Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, LXA - NBO Distance

The distance from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 4140 miles or 6662 kilometers or 3595 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 Shannan (Gonggar) ( China ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shannan (Gonggar) and Nairobi takes around 9 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Shannan (Gonggar), China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 9 hours 31 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 • LXA - NBO

Kilometers		6662 km
Statute Miles		4140 miles
Nautical Miles		3595 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 31 minutes

Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - LXA to NBO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shannan (Gonggar), China and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LXA - NBO

Time difference between Shannan (Gonggar) (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 3 Hours.
Nairobi time is 3 Hours behind Shannan (Gonggar).

Location	Local Time
Shannan (Gonggar) (China)	2026-07-30, 19:32:07 +06
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-07-30, 16:32:07 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

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA / ZULS) Shannan (Gonggar), China

Destination

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