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TYN to NBO: distance & flight time

Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu Airport) → Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)

5,497 mi
8,847 km · 4,777 nm
11h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

5,497 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 15m 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 TYN from NBO?

The flight distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Nairobi (NBO) is 5,497 miles (8,847 km, 4,777 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from TYN to NBO?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 15m 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 Taiyuan and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 5 hours behind Taiyuan.

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

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