London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,251
miles
6,841
kilometers
3,694
nautical miles

🕐 8h 36m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (136°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,251 6,802
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,251 6,802
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,251 6,377
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,251 6,377
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,251 8,502
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,251 6,377
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 4,251 miles across 9 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to NBO route connects London, United Kingdom with Nairobi, Kenya. This long-haul flight covers 4,251 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Kenya. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 136° from London. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves Nairobi, Kenya.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4,251 miles (6,841 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to NBO typically take around 8h 36m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,251 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.