Kenya to Zambia Β· 989 miles (1,592 km)

Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA): Kenya Airways. The two airports are 989 miles (1,592 km) apart. Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lubumbashi, Dar Es Salaam and Lusaka.

Airlines flying nonstop from NBO to NLA

Book NBO to NLA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

NBO to NLA with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Lubumbashi (FBM)Kenya Airways the whole way
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  • Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Air Tanzania the whole way
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    TC
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    TC
  • Via Lusaka (LUN)Zambia Airways the whole way
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NBO to NLA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from NBO to NLA?

Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA).

How far is Nairobi from Ndola by plane?

Nairobi (NBO) and Ndola (NLA) are 989 miles (1,592 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book NBO to NLA award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does NBO to NLA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for NBO to NLA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Nairobi and Ndola?

The most direct connections are through Lubumbashi (FBM), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Lusaka (LUN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kenya Airways through Lubumbashi.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.