United Kingdom
KenyaLondon (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route.
7,183 km by air, about 9 h 42 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: London (LHR) and Nairobi (NBO)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
London (LHR)AirNairobi (NBO)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 7,183 km (4,463 mi) |
| Straight line | 6,841 km |
| Flight time | 9 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7,183 km (3,879 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 6,841 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 9 h 42 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
In the week we checked there were 1 flights between LHR and NBO, 0 of them on freighters, operated by British Airways.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on London to Nairobi saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Kingdom into Kenya, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from London (LHR) in this directory, Nairobi (NBO) is the 29th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from London: Atlanta (7,099 km), Delhi (7,068 km) and Louisville (6,820 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)?
7,183 km along the flight path (6,841 km great circle).
What is the flight time from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)?
About 9 h 42 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.