Kinshasa to Nairobi (FIH–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
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2:25 PM
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Kinshasa to Nairobi
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,497 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

FIH–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,497 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FIH–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 5 73H 3h30 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (5 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, FIH to NBO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FIH to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
LFW ~9h 50m BRU ~20h 30m ADD ~21h 45m FBM ~23h 20m CDG ~24h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
171
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Kinshasa.
FIH: WAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kinshasa, it's 8:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,497 mi / 2,410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Facts

FIH–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kinshasa to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance1,497 mi / 2,410 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: FIH
Full nameNdjili International Airport
IATA / ICAOFIH / FZAA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,027 ft / 313 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 FIH to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Ndjili International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,497 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from FIH to NBO. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, BRU, ADD, FBM, CDG, JNB and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Kinshasa.
Yes, return flights from NBO to FIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FIH to NBO

Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FIH to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FIH to NBO ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,497 miles (2,410 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.