Nairobi, KenyaGuangzhou, China

Flights from Nairobi to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 11h 21m (8,679 km). Kenya Airways and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $684 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Guangzhou: created by Daniel Berthold, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Guangzhou

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

Illuminated skyscrapers of Guangzhou reflecting on the water under a night sky. — arriving in Guangzhou

Airport transfer

CAN → Guangzhou, 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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Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — lounges at Nairobi Airport

Nairobi Airport · 5 lounges

Before you flyAirport lounges at Nairobi →

Trains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Guangzhou

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

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Guangzhou

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China 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 — Nairobi to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Guangzhou (CAN) 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 Nairobi from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 8,679 km (5,393 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–CAN route include Kenya Airways and 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 Nairobi to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–CAN was $684 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 9 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Guangzhou?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $421 with one stop against $684 nonstop, a saving of $263. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China 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 Guangzhou?

China 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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