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JRO to ZHY: distance & flight time
Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
5,182 mi
8,339 km · 4,503 nm
10h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,182 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRO — Kilimanjaro International Airport · Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRO
- QSI · Moshi Airport18 mi away
- ARK · Arusha Airport31 mi away
- ASV · Amboseli Airport56 mi away
- ILU · Kilaguni Airport77 mi away
Near ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRO from ZHY?
The flight distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 5,182 miles (8,339 km, 4,503 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRO to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 38m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from JRO to ZHY?
Nonstop service on JRO–ZHY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kilimanjaro and Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 5 hours ahead of Kilimanjaro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRO to ZHY?
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Why are some JRO to ZHY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain JRO–ZHY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.