Distance From Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, NLA - NBO Distance

The distance from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 986 miles or 1586 kilometers or 856 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ndola ( Zambia ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ndola and Nairobi takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, Ndola, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 2 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NLA - NBO

Kilometers		1586 km
Statute Miles		986 miles
Nautical Miles		856 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 15 minutes

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - NLA to NBO Flight Path

Location of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ndola to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ndola, Zambia and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLA - NBO

Time difference between Ndola (Zambia) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 1 Hours.
Nairobi time is 1 Hours ahead of Ndola.

Location	Local Time
Ndola (Zambia)	2026-03-20, 03:53:39 CAT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-20, 04:53:39 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA / FLSK) Ndola, Zambia

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya