Guangzhou (Huadu) to Nairobi (CAN–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ8191
CZ China Southern
789
12:55 AM
CST TT2
6:30 AM
EAT
10h 35m
38%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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CZ633
CZ China Southern
789
12:55 AM
CST T2
6:30 AM
EAT
10h 35m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KQ2883
KQ Kenya
788
10:00 PM
CST
9:00 AM+1
EAT
16h
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M T W T F S S
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KQ2882
KQ Kenya
788
8:00 AM
EAT TT1A
10:30 PM
CST
9h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
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CZ8192
CZ China Southern
789
1:15 PM
EAT T1A
5:30 AM+1
CST
11h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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CZ634
CZ China Southern
789
1:15 PM
EAT T1A
5:35 AM+1
CST
11h 20m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 12h 51m 9CAQCZ → KEKQMU Bangkok (BKK) to Nairobi flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 14h 3m CZ → CZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Nairobi flights
DOH Doha 14h 42m AYBACZ → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Nairobi flights
DXB Dubai 15h 41m EK → EKFZKQ Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 17h 10m CAETZH → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
RUH Riyadh 20h 35m CZSV → SV Riyadh (RUH) to Nairobi flights
LHR London 22h 22m CZ → BAIBKQ London (LHR) to Nairobi flights
IST Istanbul 22h 48m CZTK → ATNHOZ Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 3m CZ → AFKLKQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nairobi flights
BAH Manama 24h 5m GF → GF Manama (BAH) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Nairobi
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,393 mi 10h 35m nonstop -5h behind

CAN–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,393 miles in approximately 10h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CAN Routes NBO Routes CAN Live Flights NBO Live Flights
All flights from Nairobi (NBO) Nairobi to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 789 10h35 – SkyTeam –
KQ Kenya Airways 2 788 16h – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KQ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + KQ (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to NBO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
BKK ~12h 51m CSX ~14h 3m DOH ~14h 42m DXB ~15h 41m ADD ~17h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
927
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 1:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
5,393 mi / 8,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before traveling to Kenya. The eTA application is submitted online at least 5 business days before departure through the official portal at etakenya.go.ke. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page. The standard single-entry eTA permits a stay of up to 90 days.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

Facts

CAN–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance5,393 mi / 8,679 km
Flight time10h 35m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take about 10h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 5,393 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CAN to NBO: China Southern Airlines and Kenya Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Changsha Huanghua and Hamad.
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from NBO to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to NBO

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Kenya Airways. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to NBO is about 10 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,393 miles (8,679 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Changsha Huanghua and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.