Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,963
miles
9,596
kilometers
5,182
nautical miles

🕐 11h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (59°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,963 9,541
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,963 9,541
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,963 8,945
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,963 8,945
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,963 11,926
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,963 8,945
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 Shanghai would take approximately 13 days compared to just 11h 51m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The NBO to PVG route connects Nairobi, Kenya with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,963 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 59° 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 PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 5,963 miles (9,596 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from NBO to PVG typically take around 11h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,963 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.