City view from Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Nairobi — flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi
Guangzhou, ChinaNairobi, Kenya

Flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 11h 21m (8,679 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $523 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying Guangzhou to Nairobi

Carriers on CAN–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Guangzhou to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $523 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $435. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$197724 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines$660 · 2 stops24 Oct 2026 · Kenya Airways
Nov 2026$75514 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines$435 · 2 stops3 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$5235 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines$438 · 1 stop5 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $435 for November 2026, $438 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Guangzhou to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Kenya

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Guangzhou to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 11h 21m, covering 8,679 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Guangzhou from Nairobi by air?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8,679 km (5,393 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAN–NBO route include China Southern Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Guangzhou to Nairobi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAN–NBO was $523 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 5 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $435 one-way, against $660 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Guangzhou to Nairobi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $435 with 2 stops against $523 nonstop, a saving of $88. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Kenya?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Nairobi?
Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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