Flights London → Nairobi
LHR → NBO
How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?
The flight from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8h 58m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 9.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 3.0 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 3.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-NBO
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-NBO
The flight from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8h 58m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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.
