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

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KQ584
KQ Kenya
73H
11:35 AM
CAT
3:05 PM
EAT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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KQ586
KQ Kenya
73H
12:10 PM
EAT T1A
1:40 PM
CAT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lubumbashi to Nairobi
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 959 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

FBM–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 959 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FBM–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 2 73H 2h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FBM to NBO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FBM to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
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.

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 1 1
Weekly flights 2 2
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of FBM with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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.

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)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: FBM
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FBM to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 959 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FBM to NBO. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NLA, JNB, ADD, DAR and FIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Kenya Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FBM to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ndola (NLA).