Nairobi to Beijing Distance
9,213 km · 5,725 miles · 12 h 1 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Beijing is 9,213 km (5,725 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 1 min. Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
9,213 km
Beijing
China
- 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
- Beijing vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | Northeast (49°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Beijing | West (262°) |
| Halfway point | 24.39° N, 70.35° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Beijing coordinates | 39.91° N, 116.40° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Beijing from Nairobi?
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 Nairobi to Beijing?
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 Nairobi and Beijing?
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi right now.
In which direction is Beijing from Nairobi?
Beijing lies to the northeast of Nairobi (initial bearing 49°).
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.