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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CZ634
CZ China Southern
789
1:25 PM
EAT T1A
5:00 AM+1
CST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ633
CZ China Southern
789
12:55 AM
CST TT2
7:05 AM
EAT
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 5,393 mi 10h 35m nonstop +5h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

NBO–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,393 miles in approximately 10h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

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

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
853
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 11:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
5,393 mi / 8,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 35m.
Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

NBO–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance5,393 mi / 8,679 km
Flight time10h 35m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 10h 35m. The route covers 5,393 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from NBO to CAN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAH, IST, ADD, CSX, DOH, DXB, BKK, FRA, AMS, JED, CAI, LHR, CDG and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from CAN to NBO 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 NBO to CAN

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to CAN ranges from 10 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,393 miles (8,679 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via BAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.