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Flights from Kunming to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Changsha, about 14h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 54m
KMGNBOCAN

Kunming to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Changsha

Best ways to fly from Kunming to Nairobi

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

1
KMG Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 41m
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KMG Changsha (CSX) NBO
Leg 1: Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 46m
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3
KMG Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~12h 54m
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4
KMG Bangkok (BKK) NBO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~13h 09m
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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
7,667 km4,761 miles
Journey time
12h 54mestimate
Time difference
-5hNairobi vs Kunming
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
KMG → NBO, WIL

Flights from Kunming to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Changsha and Dubai. 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 Kunming to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,667 km.
Where do you change planes between Kunming and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Changsha (CSX), Dubai (DXB) and Bangkok (BKK). 9 Air flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kunming and Nairobi?
Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Kunming and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Kunming.

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