Nairobi to Lumbadzi (NBO–LLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET51
ET Ethiopian
738
6:15 AM
EAT T1C
7:30 AM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ756+2
KQ Kenya
E90
8:10 AM
EAT T1A
9:30 AM
CAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR4612
QR Qatar
E90
8:10 AM
EAT T1A
9:25 AM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8008
AF Air France
E90
12:10 PM
EAT T1A
1:25 PM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4139cs
KL KLM
E90
12:20 PM
EAT T1A
1:35 PM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ754
KQ Kenya
E90
12:35 PM
CAT
4:05 PM
EAT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET50
ET Ethiopian
738
4:45 PM
CAT
8:00 PM
EAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Lumbadzi
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 888 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

NBO–LLW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 888 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–LLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 5 E90 2h15 SkyTeam
KQ Kenya Airways Also: KL 5 E90 2h20 SkyTeam KL
QR Qatar Airways 5 E90 2h15 Oneworld
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 738 2h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
E90 Embraer 190 – AF, KL, KQ, QR
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + KQ (10 flights/wk, 53%)
Oneworld: QR (5 flights/wk, 26%)
Star Alliance: ET (4 flights/wk, 21%)
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 LLW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to LLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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
Lumbadzi is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · LLW: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Lumbadzi.
Distance & Flight Time
888 mi / 1,429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m.

NBO–LLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Lumbadzi route.
Route details
Distance888 mi / 1,429 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 6 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: LLW
IATA / ICAOLLW / FWKI
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation4,035 ft / 1,230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to LLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 888 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from NBO to LLW. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APL, FBM, EBB, JNB, ADD and HRE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lumbadzi is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from LLW 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 LLW

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to LLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to LLW ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 888 miles (1,429 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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