Lusaka to Nairobi (LUN–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
KQ704
KQ Kenya
73H
6:15 PM
CAT T2
9:55 PM
EAT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK714
EK Emirates
9:35 PM
CAT
8:25 AM+1
EAT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ2712
KQ Kenya
73Y
6:40 AM
EAT
9:05 AM
CAT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8211
AF Air France
73H
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
9:15 AM
CAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ706
KQ Kenya
73H
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
9:10 AM
CAT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4437
ET Ethiopian
73W
7:55 PM
EAT T1C
9:55 PM
CAT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lusaka to Nairobi
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,128 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

LUN–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,128 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LUN–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 6 73H 2h40 SkyTeam
EK Emirates 1 9h50
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (6 flights/wk, 86%)
Unaffiliated: EK (1 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LUN to NBO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUN to NBO.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
143
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 Lusaka

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric LUN→NBO NLA→NBO
Distance from LUN 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 2
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of LUN with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lusaka, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 9h 50m.

LUN–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lusaka to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Flight time2h 40m to 9h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: LUN
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUN to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 9h 50m. The route covers 1,128 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LUN to NBO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LVI, EBB, HRE, JNB, DAR, NLA, ADD, DXB and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
Yes, return flights from NBO to LUN 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LUN to NBO

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Kenya Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LUN to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUN to NBO ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 9 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,128 miles (1,815 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LVI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ndola (NLA).