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Connecting route · China → Kenya

Flights from Beijing to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Changsha, about 15h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 14m
BJSNBOCAN

Beijing to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey14h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Changsha

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Nairobi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BJS Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 37m
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BJS Changsha (CSX) NBO
Leg 1: Air China, Air Travel, Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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BJS Doha (DOH) NBO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 23m
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BJS Abu Dhabi (AUH) NBO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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BJS Cairo (CAI) NBO
Leg 1: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~16h 21m
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BJS Jeddah (JED) NBO
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,214 km5,722 miles
Journey time
14h 14mestimate
Time difference
-5hNairobi vs Beijing
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
PKX, PEK → NBO, WIL

Flights from Beijing to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Changsha and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,214 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Changsha (CSX), Doha (DOH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). 9 Air flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Nairobi?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Beijing.

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