Arusha to Nairobi (JRO–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ427
KQ Kenya
E90
1:00 PM
EAT
2:00 PM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
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KQ438
KQ Kenya
E90
1:55 AM
EAT T1A
2:55 AM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ426
KQ Kenya
E90
7:40 AM
EAT T1A
8:40 AM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Arusha to Nairobi
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 146 mi 1h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

JRO–NBO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 146 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JRO–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 5 E90 1h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (5 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, JRO to NBO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JRO to NBO.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
146
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 Arusha

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric JRO→NBO MBA→NBO
Distance from JRO 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 5 67
Flight time 1h 1h
Airports within 200 miles of JRO with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Arusha, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
146 mi / 235 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.

JRO–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Arusha to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance146 mi / 235 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: JRO
IATA / ICAOJRO / HTKJ
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation2,932 ft / 894 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JRO to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 146 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from JRO to NBO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAR, MBA, ZNZ, CDG, DOH, ADD and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NBO to JRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MBA. 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 JRO to NBO

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

JRO to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JRO to NBO ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 146 miles (235 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mombasa (MBA).