CAN to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8,679 km (5,393 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 20m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8,679 km (5,393 mi, 4,686 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAN to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly west of CAN.
How is the CAN to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-NBO in IATA codes and ZGGG-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| CAN | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | HKJK |
| Country | China | Kenya |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #126 |
ZGGG starts with Z, the ICAO prefix for China and Mongolia; HKJK starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 5,280 ft (1,609 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to NBO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guangzhou (Huadu) from Nairobi?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 8,679 km (5,393 mi, 4,686 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and NBO takes about 11h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from CAN?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly west of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to NBO?
2 airlines appear on the CAN-NBO route in the open dataset, including China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways.
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