Nairobi to Lusaka (NBO–LUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AF8211cs
AF Air France
73H
7:20 AM
EAT T1A
9:10 AM
CAT
2h 50m
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SV6952
SV Saudia
73H
7:20 AM
EAT T1A
9:10 AM
CAT
2h 50m
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KQ706+2
KQ Kenya
73H
7:20 AM
EAT T1A
9:10 AM
CAT
2h 50m
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KL4198cs
KL KLM
73H
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
9:10 AM
CAT
2h 40m
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ET4437+1
ET Ethiopian
73W
7:55 PM
EAT T1C
9:55 PM
CAT
3h
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KQ704+5
KQ Kenya
E90
4:45 PM
CAT T2
8:35 PM
EAT
2h 50m
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SV6951cs
SV Saudia
E90
6:15 PM
CAT T2
10:05 PM
EAT
2h 50m
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Nairobi to Lusaka
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,128 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

NBO–LUN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways, Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,128 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–LUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: AF, KL 5 73H 2h50 – SkyTeam AF, KL
SV Saudia 5 73H 2h50 – SkyTeam –
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 73W 3h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AF, KL, KQ, SV
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ + SV (10 flights/wk, 83%)
Star Alliance: ET (2 flights/wk, 17%)
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 LUN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to LUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
Lusaka is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · LUN: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Lusaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 0m.
Facts

NBO–LUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Lusaka route.
Route details
Distance1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 12 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: LUN
Full nameKenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to LUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h. The route covers 1,128 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Saudia. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from NBO to LUN. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LLW, LVI, NLA, JNB, ADD, DXB, DOH and HRE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lusaka is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from LUN 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 LUN

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Saudia. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to LUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to LUN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,128 miles (1,815 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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