Nairobi to Zaventem (NBO–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SN482+1
SN Lynx Air
333
10:20 PM
EAT T1B
6:20 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5559cs
AZ ITA
333
10:20 PM
EAT T1B
6:20 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN491+4
SN Lynx Air
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8179
OS Austrian
333
11:40 PM
EAT T1B
7:40 AM+1
CEST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4523
LX Swiss
333
11:55 PM
EAT T1B
7:00 AM+1
CEST
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH5539cs
LH Lufthansa
333
11:55 PM
EAT T1B
7:00 AM+1
CEST
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5568cs
AZ ITA
333
10:25 AM
CEST
8:40 PM
EAT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8177cs
OS Austrian
333
10:25 AM
CEST
8:40 PM
EAT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN481+6
SN Lynx Air
333
10:25 AM
CEST
8:40 PM
EAT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Zaventem
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 4,081 mi 8h 5m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

NBO–BRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lynx Air, Swiss and Austrian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,081 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Lynx Air Also: AZ, LH 7 333 9h Star Alliance AZ, LH
LX Swiss 2 333 8h05 Star Alliance
OS Austrian Airlines 2 333 9h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AZ, LH, LX, OS, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX + OS + SN (11 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, NBO to BRU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,360
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Zaventem is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
4,081 mi / 6,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 5m to 9h 0m.
Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

NBO–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance4,081 mi / 6,567 km
Flight time8h 5m to 9h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 15 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 8h 5m to 9h. The route covers 4,081 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Lynx Air. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from NBO to BRU. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLA, KGL, CPH, DLA, CAI, CDG, IST, ACC, FRA, AUH, ADD, SHJ, DXB, DOH, LHR, FIH, EBB, AMS, JED, BKK and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zaventem is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from BRU to NBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NBO to BRU

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Lynx Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to BRU ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes to 9 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,081 miles (6,567 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.