Kigali to Nairobi (KGL–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KGL–NBO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 471 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: AF, KL, SV | 24 | 733, 73H, E90 | 0h45-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | AF, KL, SV |
| WB RwandAir | 14 | 737, DH4 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 2 | 333 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| SN Brussels Airlines Also: LX, OS | 1 | 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 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | – | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 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, RwandAir, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KGL to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KGL to NBO is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Entebbe, Julius Nyerere and Abeid Amani Karume. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Goma (GOM) and Bujumbura (BJM).