Kigali to Nairobi (KGL–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KGL–NBO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways, Lufthansa and Lynx Air lead the route. The flight covers 471 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: AF, KL, SV | 13 | 73H, E90 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | AF, KL, SV |
| LH Lufthansa | 2 | 333 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| SN Lynx Air Also: LX, OS | 2 | 333 | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | LX, OS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nairobi from Kigali
| Metric | KGL→NBO | GOM→NBO | BJM→NBO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KGL | – | 66 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
KGL: CAT · NBO: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
KGL–NBO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KGL to NBO
Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways, Lufthansa and Lynx Air. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KGL to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KGL to NBO ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Goma (GOM) and Bujumbura (BJM).