Flight time from London to Nairobi
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8 h 40 min. Flying back from Nairobi to London takes about 9 h 25 min. The two airports are 4,251 miles (6,841 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LHR → NBO | 8h 40m | London → 8:40 PM |
| NBO → LHR | 9h 25m | Nairobi → 3:25 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London right now. See the time now in London and Nairobi, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The London to Nairobi flight is usually quicker than Nairobi to London. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 8 h 40 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 9 h 25 min.
How far is Nairobi from London?
4,251 miles (6,841 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LHR and NBO airports.
What is the time difference between London and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave London at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Nairobi?
Leaving London at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Nairobi at about 8:40 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.