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Flights Lusaka → Nairobi

LUN → NBO

2h 41m
Flight time (est.)
8.2
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Nairobi?

The flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 2h 41m. 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 Lusaka to Nairobi, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 767-300 and Embraer jets (both E190 and E170 models). The destination airport in Nairobi sees over nine million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.

Your rights on this US flight (DOT)

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.

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The Lusaka (LUN) → Nairobi (NBO) route is operated by Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.2/100 (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 Lusaka the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.

Heading to Nairobi: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) heads north-east for about 1,815 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 41m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Lusaka the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Nairobi it is 3.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:41
Elevation NBO
5330 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 767-300, Embraer 190
Est. CO₂/passenger
~163 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Air France (AF) 82% 28 min 0.0%
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 82% 19 min 5.9%

Frequently asked questions about LUN-NBO

The flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 2h 41m. 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: Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Nairobi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.