Flights London → Nairobi
LHR → NBO
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Nairobi, operating with a mix of Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Nairobi sees over nine million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The London (LHR) → Nairobi (NBO) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Nairobi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) heads south-east for about 6,841 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Nairobi it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-NBO
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-NBO
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The London-Nairobi route is about 6,841 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
