NairobitoLondonFlight Time
NBO–LHR · Nonstop
Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR) is about 9h 21m, covering 4,251 miles. British Airways and Kenya Airways fly the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 09:05 to 23:10 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 | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Nairobi to London
British Airways and Kenya Airways operate 2-3/day flights from NBO to LHR. Departures leave from Terminal 1A at NBO.
- First departure
- 09:05
- Last departure
- 23:10
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 1-2/day | Boeing 777 · Terminal 1A · Seat map | 09:35 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LHR to NBO flights — 3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for NBO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 19 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 Nairobi to London?
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR) is about 9h 21m, based on the 4,251-mile flying distance.
How far is Nairobi from London?
Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR) is about 4,251 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Nairobi to London?
Yes. British Airways and Kenya Airways fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to London?
British Airways and Kenya Airways fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR).
What aircraft fly from Nairobi to London?
The NBO–LHR route is flown with Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights to LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights to LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights to LTN