Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, SHA - NBO Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 5936 miles or 9552 kilometers or 5155 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 Shanghai (Minhang) ( China ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Nairobi takes around 13 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 13 hours 38 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 • SHA - NBO

Kilometers		9552 km
Statute Miles		5936 miles
Nautical Miles		5155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 38 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to NBO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Nairobi, Kenya. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-17, 12:19:29 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-17, 07:19:29 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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China

Destination

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