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

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KQ Kenya
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12:10 PM
EAT T1A
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KQ Kenya
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Nairobi to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 959 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

NBO–FBM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 959 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–FBM 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to FBM.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
NLA ~4h 10m FIH ~13h 20m ADD ~20h 0m JNB ~25h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
76
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lubumbashi is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · FBM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
959 mi / 1,543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

NBO–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Lubumbashi 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 connections4 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi 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 NBO to FBM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NLA, FIH, ADD and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lubumbashi is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from FBM to NBO 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 NBO to FBM

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to FBM 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

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.