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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Nairobi

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of March. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
79%Trains are 79% more expensive in Nairobi than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$0.62
Nairobi$1.11
MealMid-priced restaurant
29%The average meal is 29% more expensive in Nairobi than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$6.22
Nairobi$8.01
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
29%A taxi fare in Nairobi is 29% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$3.11
Nairobi$2.21
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
20%Coffee in Nairobi is 20% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$4.34
Nairobi$3.50
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 90.11 KES
1 KES = 0.02 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 20/03
Distance: 9576 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO)How far from city centre: 16 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Nairobi

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Nairobi?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Nairobi is of around 16 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,575.6 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Nairobi?
When you fly from Shanghai to Nairobi the average price is $1,786.27. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Nairobi at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Shanghai to Nairobi. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Nairobi expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Nairobi costs an average of 2.21 AUD, 29% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.11 AUD,
while train tickets costs 79% more in Nairobi: 1.11 AUD against 0.62 AUD in Shanghai.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 8.01 AUD in Nairobi, 29% more than the 6.22 AUD in Shanghai.
The price of the coffee is around 19% cheaper in Nairobi, with an average of 3.50 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 4.34 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Nairobi?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Kenya may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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