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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Chengdu is to fly and subway which costs ¥2200 - ¥8000 and takes 19h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Chengdu is to bus and fly which takes 18h 4m and costs ¥2800 - ¥12000.

How far is it from Nairobi to Chengdu?

The distance between Nairobi and Chengdu is 8060 km. The road distance is 12885.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 20m to get from Nairobi to Chengdu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Chengdu?

Chengdu is 5h ahead of Nairobi. It is currently 2:40 PM in Nairobi and 7:40 PM in Chengdu.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Chengdu?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Chengdu is 12885 km. It takes approximately 7 days 2h to drive from Nairobi to Chengdu.

Where can I stay near Chengdu?

There are 509+ hotels available in Chengdu.

Nairobi to Chengdu - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, subway, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Chengdu by bus, plane, subway, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Nairobi, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)NBO - TFU
3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century City
18h 20m
¥2,418–10,028
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)NBO - CKG
3. Take the train from Chongqing North to Chengdu East
19h 46m
¥2,122–7,260
Drive 12,885.4 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Chengdu12,885.4 km
7d 2h
¥11,540–16,669
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)NBO - CTU
18h 4m
¥2,811–12,018
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)WIL - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century City
19h 54m
¥2,208–7,633

Nairobi (NBO) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) flights

12Weekly Planes

16h 10mAverage Duration

¥2,419Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,059.9 km
Duration: 18h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Chengdu. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), walk to Tianfu International Airport North, take the subway to Century City, then take the line 1 subway to Luomashi. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Chengdu in around 7d 2h.

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