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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Shanghai by plane, train, or bus

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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane NBO - SHA
17h 59m
¥2,410–8,013
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane NBO - PVG
18h
¥2,260–6,063
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane NBO - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
18h 45m
¥3,032–8,094
Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane NBO - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
22h 31m
¥2,395–6,653
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane NBO - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
19h 47m
¥2,382–6,652
Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane NBO - NGB
2. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
20h 31m
¥2,824–9,258
Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane NBO - NKG
2. Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai stationtrain
20h 57m
¥2,440–8,166
Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane NBO - CZX
2. Take the train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai stationtrain
22h 19m
¥3,046–10,163

Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

12Weekly Planes

20h 5mAverage Duration

¥2,429Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Shanghai.

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Distance: 9,603.1 km
Duration: 17h 59m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Shanghai, China?

China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: csair.com

Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 15h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥2,400–8,500

Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha

Ave. Duration: 25h 10m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: ¥2,400–8,000

Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha, Fuzhou

Ave. Duration: 20h
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥2,500–8,500

Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Changsha

Ave. Duration: 14h 20m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥2,300–7,500

Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 18h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥2,300–8,000

Flights from Nairobi to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Changsha

Ave. Duration: 14h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: ¥3,100–11,000

Flights from Nairobi to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 16h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥3,200–11,000

Flights from Nairobi to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Changsha

Ave. Duration: 17h 40m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: ¥2,400–8,500

Flights from Nairobi to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 21h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥2,500–8,500

Flights from Nairobi to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 16h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥2,400–8,000

Flights from Nairobi to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 15h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥2,700–9,500

Flights from Nairobi to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Changsha

Ave. Duration: 20h 5m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥2,700–9,000

Flights from Nairobi to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 17h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥2,400–8,000

Flights from Nairobi to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Changsha

Ave. Duration: 23h 5m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥2,300–8,000

Flights from Nairobi to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 16h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥3,000–10,000

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Shanghai(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.

Things to do in Shanghai

Jinjiang Action Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park at No. 201 Hongmei Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Founded in 1984, it is affiliated to the Jinjiang Group.

Shanghai Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disneyland (; Pinyin: Shànghǎi díshìní lèyuán, Shanghainese: Zaon-he Diq-zy-nyi Loq-yoe) is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group, through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

Shanghai Disney Resort(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. On December 20, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened Zootopia, Disney's first Zootopia-themed area. The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 963 acre in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of for the new theme park and an additional to build other aspects of the resort, totaling. The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.

Tron Lightcycle Power Run(Opens in a new window)

Tron Lightcycle Power Run (Chinese: 创极速光轮) and Tron Lightcycle / Run are semi-enclosed, launched roller coasters at Shanghai Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

Places to stay in Shanghai

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

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8.6Fabulous

The Sukhothai Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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