Lumbadzi to Nairobi (LLW–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ754
KQ Kenya
E90
12:35 PM
CAT
4:05 PM
EAT
2h 30m
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ET50
ET Ethiopian
738
4:45 PM
CAT
8:00 PM
EAT
2h 15m
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AF3104
AF Air France
E90
12:40 AM
EAT T1A
2:10 AM
CAT
2h 30m
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ET51
ET Ethiopian
738
6:15 AM
EAT T1C
7:30 AM
CAT
2h 15m
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KQ756
KQ Kenya
E90
8:10 AM
EAT T1A
9:25 AM
CAT
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AF Air France
E90
12:10 PM
EAT T1A
1:25 PM
CAT
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Lumbadzi to Nairobi
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 888 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

LLW–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 888 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LLW–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 738 2h15 – Star Alliance –
KQ Kenya Airways 2 E90 2h30 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: KQ (2 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LLW to NBO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LLW to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
JNB ~13h 2m LUN ~14h 0m APL ~14h 30m EBB ~18h 52m ADD ~21h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
86
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lumbadzi, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
888 mi / 1,429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m.
Facts

LLW–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lumbadzi to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance888 mi / 1,429 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 15 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: LLW
Full nameKamuzu International Airport
IATA / ICAOLLW / FWKI
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation4,035 ft / 1,230 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 LLW to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m. The route covers 888 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from LLW to NBO. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB, LUN, APL, EBB and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lumbadzi.
Yes, return flights from NBO to LLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LLW to NBO

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LLW to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LLW to NBO ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 888 miles (1,429 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.