Nairobi to Lagos (NBO–LOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV6945cs
SV Saudia
788
8:15 AM
EAT T1A
11:30 AM
WAT
5h 15m
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KQ532+1
KQ Kenya
73H
8:50 AM
EAT T1A
11:55 AM
WAT
5h 5m
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KQ534+1
KQ Kenya
73H
7:52 PM
EAT T1A
11:07 PM
WAT
5h 15m
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SV6946cs
SV Saudia
788
12:25 PM
WAT T2I
7:45 PM
EAT
5h 20m
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KQ533+1
KQ Kenya
73H
12:25 PM
WAT T2I
7:45 PM
EAT
5h 20m
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QR8706
QR Qatar
77X
2:55 PM
WAT
10:05 PM
EAT
5h 10m
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KQ535
KQ Kenya
73H
10:45 PM
WAT T2I
6:05 AM+1
EAT
5h 20m
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Nairobi to Lagos
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,381 mi 5h 5m nonstop -2h behind 14 1-stop hubs

NBO–LOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,381 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore NBO Routes LOS Routes NBO Live Flights LOS Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–LOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: SV 7 73H 5h05-5h15 – SkyTeam SV
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – KQ
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (7 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 LOS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to LOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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
Lagos is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · LOS: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 4:00 PM in Lagos.
Distance & Flight Time
2,381 mi / 3,832 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m to 5h 15m.
Facts

NBO–LOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Lagos route.
Route details
Distance2,381 mi / 3,832 km
Flight time5h 5m to 5h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 13 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: LOS
Full nameMurtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to LOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport take approximately 5h 5m to 5h 15m. The route covers 2,381 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from NBO to LOS. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACC, ABJ, JED, AUH, IST, FRA, ADD, DXB, DOH, JNB, CAI, CDG, AMS and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lagos is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from LOS 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 LOS

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to LOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to LOS ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,381 miles (3,832 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ACC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.