Distance From Taiyuan Wusu Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, TYN - NBO Distance

The distance from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 5497 miles or 8847 kilometers or 4774 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 Taiyuan ( China ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taiyuan and Nairobi takes around 12 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu Airport, Taiyuan, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 12 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 • TYN - NBO

Kilometers		8847 km
Statute Miles		5497 miles
Nautical Miles		4774 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 38 minutes

Taiyuan Wusu Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - TYN to NBO Flight Path

Location of Taiyuan Wusu Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Taiyuan to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Taiyuan, China and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TYN - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Taiyuan (China)	2026-09-14, 08:05:39 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-09-14, 03:05:39 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

Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN / ZBYN) Taiyuan, China

Destination

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