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Six ways to Travel from Nairobi to Shanghai

Composite routes from Nairobi to Shanghai

Cheapest
7 d 14 h 45 min
Car
14635 km.
from $804
Other
21 h
Bus, Plane
9571 km.
from $620.45
21 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
9571 km.
from $770.38
21 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
9571 km.
from $775.43
20 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
9571 km.
from $610.93
19 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
9571 km.
from $617.83

Transport providers

Airlines

Emirates

Website:
emirates.com
Plane from Nairobi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$635.18–$1,651.48

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Nairobi to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$558.96–$1,397.40

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Nairobi to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$533.55–$1,397.40
Plane from Nairobi to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$431.92–$1,143.33

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
16h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,524.44
Plane from Nairobi to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,397.40
Plane from Nairobi to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
26h 11m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,206.85

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
15h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$470.04–$1,397.40

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$470.04–$1,397.40
Plane from Nairobi to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,397.40
Plane from Nairobi to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,397.40
Plane from Nairobi to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$457.33–$1,397.40
Plane from Nairobi to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
25h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,143.33
Plane from Nairobi to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,397.40
Plane from Nairobi to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$533.55–$1,270.37

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$495.44–$952.78

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81

Beijing Capital

Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Nairobi to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
15h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,206.85

Donghai Airlines

Website:
donghaiair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,397.40

Air Travel

Website:
redair.cn/
Plane from Nairobi to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,397.40

AirAsia X

Website:
airasiax.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$495.44–$952.78
Plane from Nairobi to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$470.04–$952.78

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.16
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.43–$12.70
Train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$22.87
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$24.14

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$20.33
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$38.11

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$12.07

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.88

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Shanghai is to fly and train which costs $413.04 - $869.57 and takes 20h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Shanghai is to fly which takes 17h 18m and costs $423.91 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Shanghai?

The distance between Nairobi and Shanghai is 9659 km. The road distance is 14704.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 17h 18m to get from Nairobi to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5h ahead of Nairobi. It is currently 14:19 in Nairobi and 19:19 in Shanghai.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Shanghai is 14704 km. It takes approximately 7 days 16h to drive from Nairobi to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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