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Scan through all non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Nairobi. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from LGW to NBO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Nairobi is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Nairobi is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from London Gatwick LGW to Nairobi NBO, which is Kenya Airways. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from LGW to NBO are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 10:20 - 11:00. The earliest flight departs at 10:20, the last flight departs at 11:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from London Gatwick to Nairobi takes 8 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance between London Gatwick and Nairobi is 4,224 miles (or 6,798 km).
There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
There are 3 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Nairobi (as of April 2026).
8 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Nairobi.
The distance from London Gatwick to Nairobi is 4,224 miles (6,798 kilometers).
Kenya Airways is the only airline flying nonstop from London Gatwick to Nairobi.
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from London Gatwick to Nairobi.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from London Gatwick to Nairobi:
The earliest flight departs at 10:20 from London Gatwick and arrives at 22:15 at Nairobi.
The latest flight departs at 11:00 from London Gatwick and arrives at 21:55 at Nairobi.
4,224 miles (6,798 km) · 8h 55m
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