Nairobi to London (NBO–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
KQ100
KQ Kenya
788
9:10 AM
EAT T1A
3:30 PM
GMT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA64
BA British
351
11:55 PM
EAT T1A
6:15 AM+1
GMT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA65
BA British
351
9:50 AM
GMT T5
9:40 PM
EAT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ101
KQ Kenya
788
7:28 PM
GMT T4
7:25 AM+1
EAT
8h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to London
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 4,251 mi 9h 20m nonstop -3h behind 25 1-stop hubs

NBO–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,251 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 7 351 9h20 Oneworld
KQ Kenya Airways 7 788 9h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – BA
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KQ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: KQ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,615
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
-3h
London is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 3:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,251 mi / 6,841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 20m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

NBO–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to London route.
Route details
Distance4,251 mi / 6,841 km
Flight time9h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 9h 20m. The route covers 4,251 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NBO to LHR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLA, IST, FRA, AMS, BRU, CAI, JED, ACC, CDG, LGW, KGL, ADD, LOS, DXB, JNB, DOH, BAH, CPT, BOM, MCT, CSX, AUH, CAN, JFK and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Kenya Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to LHR ranges from 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,251 miles (6,841 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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