Lagos to Nairobi (LOS–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,381 mi airlines 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 46m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SV6946cs
SV Saudia
788
12:25 PM
WAT T2I
7:45 PM
EAT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ533+1
KQ Kenya
73H
12:25 PM
WAT T2I
7:45 PM
EAT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8706
QR Qatar
77X
2:55 PM
WAT
10:05 PM
EAT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ535
KQ Kenya
73H
10:45 PM
WAT T2I
6:05 AM+1
EAT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6945cs
SV Saudia
788
8:15 AM
EAT T1A
11:30 AM
WAT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ532+1
KQ Kenya
73H
8:50 AM
EAT T1A
11:55 AM
WAT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ534+1
KQ Kenya
73H
7:52 PM
EAT T1A
11:07 PM
WAT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lagos to Nairobi
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 2,381 mi 5h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

LOS–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,381 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LOS–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: SV 7 73H 5h20 SkyTeam SV
QR Qatar Airways 2 77X 5h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – KQ
77X Boeing 777-200ER – QR
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Oneworld: QR (2 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LOS to NBO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LOS to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
411
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 Lagos

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric LOS→NBO LFW→NBO
Distance from LOS 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 13 3
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of LOS with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Lagos.
LOS: WAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lagos, it's 8:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
2,381 mi / 3,832 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m to 5h 20m.

LOS–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lagos to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance2,381 mi / 3,832 km
Flight time5h 10m to 5h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 11 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: LOS
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LOS to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 5h 10m to 5h 20m. The route covers 2,381 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from LOS to NBO. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, CAI, ABJ, CDG, ACC, FRA, EBB, LGW, JNB, DOH, ADD, DXB, LHR, IST and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Lagos.
Yes, return flights from NBO to LOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFW. 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 LOS to NBO

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LOS to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LOS to NBO ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,381 miles (3,832 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lomé (LFW).