Flights Nairobi → Lubumashi
NBO → FBM
Route overview
The flight route operates between Nairobi and Lubumbashi using an Embraer 190 aircraft. This regional jet provides a reliable connection for passengers traveling from the Kenyan capital to the Congolese city, offering a comfortable experience on this particular journey.
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.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Nairobi (NBO) → Lubumashi (FBM) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Lubumashi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumashi (FBM) heads south-west for about 1,543 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 21m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating NBO-FBM
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Frequently asked questions about NBO-FBM
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 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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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.
