LondontoNairobiFlight Time
LHR–NBO · Nonstop
London (London Heathrow Airport) to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport).
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 9h 21m, covering 4,251 miles. British Airways and Kenya Airways fly the route nonstop with 3/day departures, from 09:45 to 19:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~9h 21m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 4,251 mi | Nonstop | 3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from London to Nairobi
British Airways and Kenya Airways operate 3/day flights from LHR to NBO. Departures leave from Terminals 5 and 4 at LHR.
- First departure
- 09:45
- Last departure
- 19:35
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 2/day | Boeing 777, Boeing 787 · Terminal 5 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
NBO to LHR flights — 2-3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LHR, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 21 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 9h 21m, based on the 4,251-mile flying distance.
How far is London from Nairobi?
London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 4,251 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from London to Nairobi?
Yes. British Airways and Kenya Airways fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO), with 3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from London to Nairobi?
British Airways and Kenya Airways fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO).
What aircraft fly from London to Nairobi?
The LHR–NBO route is flown with Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights from LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights from LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights from LTN