Shanghai (Pudong) to Nairobi (PVG–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVG Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and NBO. Nearest airports to PVG with scheduled service: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 28 mi) · Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 81 mi) · Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 85 mi)
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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
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 14h 15m 3UCACZ → CZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Nairobi flights
DXB Dubai 16h 36m EK → EKFZKQ Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi flights
BKK Bangkok 16h 40m 9CFMHO → KEKQMU Bangkok (BKK) to Nairobi flights
DOH Doha 16h 47m IBQR → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Nairobi flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 16h 53m 3UAFAQ → CZKQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 17h 20m ET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 17h 50m EY → EYMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 21m AZCACZ → LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nairobi flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 30m CACKCZ → KLKQMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi flights
IST Istanbul 21h 50m MUTK → ATNHOZ Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Nairobi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and NBO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~52h
Longest
CSX ~14h 15m DXB ~16h 36m BKK ~16h 40m DOH ~16h 47m CAN ~16h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,311
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 Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Nairobi.
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 PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Facts

PVG–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Nairobi route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 PVG to NBO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Changsha Huanghua, Dubai and Suvarnabhumi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NBO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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