Nairobi (NBO) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,732
miles
9,225
kilometers
4,981
nautical miles

🕐 11h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (49°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,732 9,171
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,732 9,171
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,732 8,598
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,732 8,598
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,732 11,464
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,732 8,598
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Nairobi to Beijing would take approximately 12 days compared to just 11h 25m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The NBO to PEK route connects Nairobi, Kenya with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,732 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Kenya to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Nairobi. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves Nairobi, Kenya.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 5,732 miles (9,225 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from NBO to PEK typically take around 11h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,732 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.