Lubumbashi (FBM) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
An economy award from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Nairobi (NBO) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $45. One airline flies nonstop from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Nairobi (NBO): Kenya Airways. The two airports are 958 miles (1,542 km) apart. Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ndola, Dar Es Salaam and Lusaka.
How many miles FBM to NBO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Kenya Airways | 7,000 | $45–420 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from FBM to NBO
- Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book FBM to NBO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Kenya Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Kenya Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Kenya Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Kenya Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Kenya Airways
FBM to NBO with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ndola (NLA)Kenya Airways the whole wayTC
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Air Tanzania the whole wayTCTCZN
- Via Lusaka (LUN)Air Tanzania, then Kenya Airways and Zambia AirwaysTCZN
FBM to NBO: common questions
How many miles does FBM to NBO cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $45. These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from FBM to NBO?
Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Nairobi (NBO).
How far is Lubumbashi from Nairobi by plane?
Lubumbashi (FBM) and Nairobi (NBO) are 958 miles (1,542 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book FBM to NBO 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.
Where can I connect between Lubumbashi and Nairobi?
The most direct connections are through Ndola (NLA), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Lusaka (LUN). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kenya Airways through Ndola.
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.