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Connecting route · Kenya → China

Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Dubai, about 14h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 49m
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Nairobi to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey14h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai

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) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 49m
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NBO Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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3
NBO Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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4
NBO Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 11m
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NBO Manama (BAH) SHA
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 18m
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NBO Cairo (CAI) SHA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~17h 24m
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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
9,574 km5,945 miles
Journey time
14h 49mestimate
Time difference
+5hShanghai vs Nairobi
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
NBO, WIL → PVG, SHA

Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Dubai and Addis Ababa. 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 Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,574 km.
Where do you change planes between Nairobi and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Shanghai?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

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