Lubumbashi to Nairobi (FBM–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ584
KQ Kenya
E90
11:30 AM
CAT
3:00 PM
EAT
2h 30m
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KL4173
KL KLM
E90
11:30 AM
CAT
3:00 PM
EAT
2h 30m
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KQ586
KQ Kenya
73H
12:10 PM
EAT T1A
1:35 PM
CAT
2h 25m
45%
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
NLA Ndola 4h 5m KQ → KQ Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi flights
LLW Lumbadzi 5h 20m ETEY → ETKQ Lumbadzi (LLW) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 7h 20m ET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
JNB Johannesburg 7h 55m 4ZETSA → 4ZATCV Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi flights
FIH Kinshasa 12h 8m ET → KQTK Kinshasa (FIH) to Nairobi flights
DAR Dar es Salaam ~5h 5m ET → AFETKL Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Nairobi flights
HRE Harare ~5h 30m → AFKLKQ Harare (HRE) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lubumbashi to Nairobi
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 959 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

FBM–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 959 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FBM–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KL KLM 2 E90 2h30 – SkyTeam –
KQ Kenya Airways 2 E90 2h30 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – KL, KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KL + KQ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FBM to NBO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FBM to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
NLA ~4h 5m DAR ~5h 5m LLW ~5h 20m HRE ~5h 30m ADD ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Lubumbashi

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric FBM→NBO NLA→NBO
Distance from FBM – 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 4 2
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 30m
Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi flights
Airports within 200 miles of FBM with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lubumbashi.
FBM: CAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
959 mi / 1,543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

FBM–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubumbashi to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance959 mi / 1,543 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
Destination: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FBM to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 959 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FBM to NBO: KLM and Kenya Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, Kamuzu and Addis Ababa Bole.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lubumbashi.
Yes, return flights from NBO to FBM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FBM to NBO

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and Kenya Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FBM to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FBM to NBO is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 959 miles (1,543 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, Kamuzu and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ndola (NLA).