Lufthansa flight LH590 – alongside the alternative KLM flight KL564 – is one of the most important direct flights from Germany to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi (NBO).
Aircraft and cabin configuration: What flies the LH590 route?
Lufthansa primarily operates Airbus A340-300 long-haul aircraft on the prestigious route between Frankfurt (FRA) and Nairobi (NBO), though it switches to the larger Airbus A350-900 during the high-demand winter months. Both aircraft types feature a standard three-class configuration comprising Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.
You can find details regarding the exact cabin configuration and the fleet generation change directly in Lufthansa’s official A350 fleet overview.
The best seats on board
- Premium Economy: If you are looking for extra comfort on the overnight flight—which lasts just under eight hours—rows 10 to 12 (on the A340) offer noticeably more legroom and a generous recline.
- Economy Class: On this route, avoid rows 28 to 30, as the galley and lavatories are located there, leading to a more disturbed environment during the flight. The emergency exit seats (row 16) offer maximum legroom but feature fixed armrests.
In-flight service and baggage allowance rules for flights to Africa
As Kenya is a classic long-haul destination, Lufthansa applies generous baggage policies. The Economy Classic and Flex fares include one free piece of checked baggage (up to 23 kg) as standard. In Premium Economy, passengers may check in two bags of 23 kg each at no extra cost. On the outbound flight, the in-flight service includes a hot dinner served shortly after takeoff and a light breakfast shortly before landing in Nairobi.
Flight LH590: Flight schedule, flight times, and punctuality
Flight LH590 is designed as a classic overnight flight. The aircraft typically departs from Frankfurt late in the evening (around 10:15 PM) and arrives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) the following morning around 6:15 AM local time. The flight duration is exactly 7 hours and 00 minutes. Thanks to stable air corridors over East Africa, the on-time performance for this route is considered exceptionally high.
