LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
1,815 km
1,128 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,815 km
1,128 mi / 980 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LUN NBO
Airport Name Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LUN NBO
ICAO Code FLKK HKJK
City Lusaka Nairobi
Country Zambia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,779 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -15.330000, 28.450000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,815 kilometers (1,128 miles / 980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Lusaka, it's 08:09 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,551 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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