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

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KQ461
KQ Kenya
E90
9:00 AM
CAT
11:40 AM
EAT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ465
KQ Kenya
73H
1:50 PM
CAT
4:30 PM
EAT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ460
KQ Kenya
73H
7:20 AM
EAT T1A
8:00 AM
CAT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ464
KQ Kenya
73H
12:20 PM
EAT T1A
1:00 PM
CAT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bujumbura to Nairobi
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 543 mi 1h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 73H, E90 1h40 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BJM to NBO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BJM to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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.

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Bujumbura

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric BJM→NBO KGL→NBO
Distance from BJM 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 21
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of BJM with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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.

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 flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: BJM
IATA / ICAOBJM / HBBA
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Elevation2,582 ft / 787 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BJM to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 543 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BJM to NBO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BJM to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BJM to NBO ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 543 miles (874 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kigali (KGL).