Bujumbura to Nairobi (BJM–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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543 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 28m ago
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KQ461+1
KQ Kenya
E90
9:00 AM
CAT
11:40 AM
EAT
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SV6934cs
SV Saudia
E90
9:10 AM
CAT
11:50 AM
EAT
1h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KQ465+3
KQ Kenya
73H
1:30 PM
CAT
4:10 PM
EAT
1h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KQ460+2
KQ Kenya
73H
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
8:10 AM
CAT
1h 40m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KQ2442
KQ Kenya
733
8:00 AM
EAT
9:40 AM
CAT
2h 40m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SV6959cs
SV Saudia
73H
12:00 PM
EAT T1A
12:40 PM
CAT
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KQ464+1
KQ Kenya
73H
12:20 PM
EAT T1A
1:00 PM
CAT
1h 40m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
KGL Kigali 3h 53m KQWB → KLKQLH Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi flights
EBB Kampala 6h 38m LXSN → KLKQQR Kampala (EBB) to Nairobi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 8h 45m ETEYMS → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bujumbura to Nairobi
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 543 mi 1h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

BJM–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 543 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BJM–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: SV 7 73H, E90 1h40 – SkyTeam SV
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – KQ
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BJM to NBO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BJM to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
KGL ~3h 53m EBB ~6h 38m ADD ~8h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Bujumbura

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric BJM→NBO KGL→NBO GOM→NBO
Distance from BJM – 109 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 1
Weekly flights 10 67 –
Flight time 1h 40m 0h 45m 1h
Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi flights · Goma (GOM) to Nairobi flights
Airports within 200 miles of BJM with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Bujumbura.
BJM: CAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bujumbura, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
543 mi / 874 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

BJM–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bujumbura to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance543 mi / 874 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BJM
Full nameBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
IATA / ICAOBJM / HBBA
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Elevation2,582 ft / 787 m
Destination: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BJM to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 543 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BJM to NBO: Kenya Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kigali, Entebbe and Addis Ababa Bole.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Bujumbura.
Yes, return flights from NBO to BJM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KGL and GOM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BJM to NBO

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BJM to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BJM to NBO is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 543 miles (874 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kigali, Entebbe and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kigali (KGL) and Goma (GOM).