Beijing to Nairobi Distance
9,213 km · 5,725 miles · 12 h 1 min flight
The distance from Beijing to Nairobi is 9,213 km (5,725 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 1 min. Nairobi is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Beijing
China
9,213 km
Nairobi
Kenya
- Kilometres
- 9,213
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,725
- 4,975 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 1 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Nairobi vs Beijing
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Beijing | West (262°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | Northeast (49°) |
| Halfway point | 24.39° N, 70.35° E |
| Beijing coordinates | 39.91° N, 116.40° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Beijing?
9,213 kilometres or 5,725 miles (4,975 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Nairobi?
About 12 h 1 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Beijing right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Beijing?
Nairobi lies to the west of Beijing (initial bearing 262°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.