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

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KQ100+2
KQ Kenya
788
9:05 AM
EAT T1A
4:15 PM
BST
9h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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VS6000cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
788
9:05 AM
EAT T1A
4:15 PM
BST
9h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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BA64+2
BA British
351
11:05 PM
EAT T1A
6:15 AM+1
BST
9h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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IB3517cs
IB Iberia
351
9:50 AM
BST T5
9:40 PM
EAT
9h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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BA65+2
BA British
351
10:18 AM
BST T5
9:00 PM
EAT
8h 42m
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M T W T F S S
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KQ101+2
KQ Kenya
788
6:25 PM
BST T4
5:15 AM+1
EAT
8h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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BA63
BA British
777
7:35 PM
BST T5
6:50 AM+1
EAT
9h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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Nairobi to London
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 4,251 mi 9h 10m nonstop -2h behind 28 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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 9h10 – Oneworld –
KQ Kenya Airways Also: VS 7 788 9h10 – SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – BA
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – KQ, VS
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to LHR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,770
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
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,251 mi / 6,841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 10m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NBO–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to London route.
Route details
Distance4,251 mi / 6,841 km
Flight time9h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 9h 10m. The route covers 4,251 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Kenya Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from NBO to LHR. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLA, CPH, DMM, JED, IST, ACC, BRU, FRA, MCT, LGW, AMS, CDG, DXB, DOH, ADD, JNB, BAH, CAI, KGL, BOM, AUH, LOS, RUH, CSX, CAN, JFK, CPT and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Kenya Airways. With 21 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 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,251 miles (6,841 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via MLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.