Kampala to Nairobi (EBB–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EBB Airport Page →
324 mi airlines 70/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 5h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KL4170cs
KL KLM
73H
3:10 AM
EAT
4:25 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ419+2
KQ Kenya
73H
3:10 AM
EAT
4:25 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SA7146cs
SA South African
E90
3:10 AM
EAT
4:25 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR6420
QR Qatar
DH4
3:40 AM
EAT
5:00 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6930cs
SV Saudia
E90
9:40 AM
EAT
10:55 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SA7144cs
SA South African
E90
9:40 AM
EAT
10:55 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ421+3
KQ Kenya
73H
9:40 AM
EAT
10:55 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6928cs
SV Saudia
E90
2:35 PM
EAT
3:45 PM
EAT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ415+3
KQ Kenya
73H
2:35 PM
EAT
3:45 PM
EAT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ417+4
KQ Kenya
E90
9:35 PM
EAT
10:45 PM
EAT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ418+2
KQ Kenya
E90
12:55 AM
EAT T1A
2:10 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8201cs
AF Air France
73H
12:55 AM
EAT T1A
2:10 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA7734cs
BA British
73H
12:55 AM
EAT T1A
2:10 AM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ420+2
KQ Kenya
73H
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
8:50 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4164cs
KL KLM
73H
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
8:50 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ414+3
KQ Kenya
73H
12:30 PM
EAT T1A
1:45 PM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6929cs
SV Saudia
E90
12:30 PM
EAT T1A
1:45 PM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SA7143cs
SA South African
73H
6:45 PM
EAT T1A
8:00 PM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ416+2
KQ Kenya
E90
8:40 PM
EAT T1A
9:55 PM
EAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kampala to Nairobi
2 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 324 mi 1h 10m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

EBB–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 324 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EBB–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: KL, SA, SV 28 73H, E90 1h10-1h15 SkyTeam KL, SA, SV
QR Qatar Airways 7 DH4 1h20 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – KL, KQ
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QR
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ, SA, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Oneworld: QR (7 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EBB to NBO direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EBB to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
305
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 Kampala

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric EBB→NBO KIS→NBO EDL→NBO
Distance from EBB 158 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 3
Weekly flights 70 130 83
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 45m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of EBB with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nairobi is 0 hours the same as Kampala.
EBB: EAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kampala, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
324 mi / 521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.

EBB–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kampala to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance324 mi / 521 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights70 out / 63 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: EBB
IATA / ICAOEBB / HUEN
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EBB to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Entebbe International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 324 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from EBB to NBO. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KGL, LLW, JNB, ADD, RUH, KIS, LGW, IST, DOH, BRU, JED, SHJ, CAI, DXB and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NBO to EBB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KIS and EDL. 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 EBB to NBO

Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EBB to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EBB to NBO ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KGL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kisumu (KIS) and Eldoret (EDL).