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Flights from Nairobi to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Changsha, about 14h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 51m
NBOSYXCAN

Nairobi to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey13h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Changsha

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Sanya

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

1
NBO Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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NBO Changsha (CSX) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 52m
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NBO Bangkok (BKK) SYX
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~13h 51m
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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
8,230 km5,111 miles
Journey time
13h 51mestimate
Time difference
+5hSanya vs Nairobi
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
NBO, WIL → SYX

Flights from Nairobi to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Changsha and Bangkok. 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 Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,230 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Changsha (CSX) and Bangkok (BKK). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Sanya?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Sanya?
Sanya is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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