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SWA to MBA: distance & flight time

Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) → Mombasa (Mombasa Moi International Airport)

5,506 mi
8,861 km · 4,785 nm
11h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

5,506 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 16m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back 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 SWA from MBA?

The flight distance from Shantou (SWA) to Mombasa (MBA) is 5,506 miles (8,861 km, 4,785 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SWA to MBA?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 Shantou and Mombasa?

Mombasa is 5 hours behind Shantou.

What is the cheapest way to fly from SWA to MBA?

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