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Connecting route · Kenya → China

Flights from Nairobi to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Beijing. 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
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Nairobi to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey14h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Changsha

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Beijing

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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NBO Guangzhou (CAN) BJS
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 37m
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NBO Changsha (CSX) BJS
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Air Travel, Beijing Capital Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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NBO Doha (DOH) BJS
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 23m
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NBO Abu Dhabi (AUH) BJS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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NBO Cairo (CAI) BJS
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 21m
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NBO Jeddah (JED) BJS
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
+5hBeijing vs Nairobi
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
NBO, WIL → PKX, PEK

Flights from Nairobi to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Beijing?
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 Nairobi to Beijing?
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 Nairobi and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Changsha (CSX), Doha (DOH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Beijing?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Beijing?
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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