Distance From Yichang Sanxia Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, YIH - NBO Distance

The distance from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 5350 miles or 8610 kilometers or 4646 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 Yichang (Xiaoting) ( China ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yichang (Xiaoting) and Nairobi takes around 12 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport, Yichang (Xiaoting), China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 12 hours 18 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 • YIH - NBO

Kilometers		8610 km
Statute Miles		5350 miles
Nautical Miles		4646 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 18 minutes

Yichang Sanxia Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - YIH to NBO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Yichang (Xiaoting), China and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIH - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Yichang (Xiaoting) (China)	2025-12-16, 19:50:06 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 14:50:06 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

Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH / ZHYC) Yichang (Xiaoting), China

Destination

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