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NBO to LHW: distance & flight time

Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) → Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport)

4,995 mi
8,038 km · 4,340 nm
10h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

4,995 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 16m 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.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is NBO from LHW?

The flight distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 4,995 miles (8,038 km, 4,340 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from NBO to LHW?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Lanzhou?

Lanzhou is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

What is the cheapest way to fly from NBO to LHW?

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