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Connecting route · China → Kenya

Flights from Sanya to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Nairobi. 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
SYXNBOCAN

Sanya to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey13h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Changsha

Best ways to fly from Sanya 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
SYX Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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SYX Changsha (CSX) NBO
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 52m
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SYX Bangkok (BKK) NBO
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
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
-5hNairobi vs Sanya
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
SYX → NBO, WIL

Flights from Sanya to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Nairobi?
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 Sanya to Nairobi?
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 Sanya and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Changsha (CSX) and Bangkok (BKK). 9 Air flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sanya and Nairobi?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Sanya.

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