LHR to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6,841 km (4,251 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to LHR).
How far is it from London to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6,841 km (4,251 mi, 3,694 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LHR to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly southeast of LHR.
How is the LHR to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-NBO in IATA codes and EGLL-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| LHR | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | HKJK |
| Country | United Kingdom | Kenya |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #126 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HKJK starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 5,247 ft (1,599 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to NBO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Nairobi?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 6,841 km (4,251 mi, 3,694 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and NBO takes about 9h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from LHR?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly southeast of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to NBO?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-NBO route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Kenya Airways.
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