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Flights from Shanghai to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Nairobi. 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
Shanghai to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey14h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Nairobi
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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SHA Guangzhou (CAN) NBO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
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SHA Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
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SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
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
- -5hNairobi vs Shanghai
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → NBO, WIL
Flights from Shanghai to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Nairobi?
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 Shanghai to Nairobi?
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 Shanghai and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Air China flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Nairobi?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
