Distance From Nairobi Wilson Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, WIL - XMN Distance

The distance from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 5711 miles or 9191 kilometers or 4960 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 Nairobi ( Kenya ) to Xiamen ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Xiamen takes around 13 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nairobi Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen, China is 13 hours 7 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 • WIL - XMN

Kilometers		9191 km
Statute Miles		5711 miles
Nautical Miles		4960 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 7 minutes

Nairobi Wilson Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Flight Route Map - WIL to XMN Flight Path

Location of Nairobi Wilson Airport & Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Xiamen, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WIL - XMN

Time difference between Nairobi (Kenya) and Xiamen (China) is 5 Hours.
Xiamen time is 5 Hours ahead of Nairobi.

Location	Local Time
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-09-11, 23:15:01 EAT
Xiamen (China)	2026-09-12, 04:15:01 CST

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

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL / HKNW) Nairobi, Kenya

Destination

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) Xiamen, China