Flight time from London to Nairobi

About 6,821 km (4,238 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 9h.

Distance

6,821 km

4,238 miles

Flight time

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

2h ahead

Nairobi

From

Departure time (local)

London to Nairobi

6,821 km

4,238 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

London to Nairobi at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to Nairobi, Kenya covers a great-circle distance of roughly 6,821 kilometres (4,238 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 9h, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Nairobi is about 2 hours ahead of London, so expect some jet lag from crossing 2 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly east and lose hours. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

London to Nairobi FAQ

How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?

London to Nairobi is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 9h, based on a great-circle distance of 6,821 km (4,238 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from Nairobi?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Nairobi is about 6,821 kilometres, or 4,238 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Nairobi?

Nairobi is about 2 hours ahead of London. Crossing 2 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying east.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.