Kigali to Nairobi (KGL–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ471
KQ Kenya
73H
8:50 AM
CAT
11:20 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3104
AF Air France
E90
7:40 PM
CAT
10:10 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN491
SN Brussels
333
8:25 PM
CAT
10:45 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ475
KQ Kenya
E90
8:25 PM
CAT
10:55 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ478
KQ Kenya
E90
12:05 AM
EAT T1A
12:35 AM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ470
KQ Kenya
E90
8:20 AM
EAT T1A
8:53 AM
CAT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ472
KQ Kenya
E90
1:25 PM
EAT T1A
1:55 PM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ474
KQ Kenya
E90
6:10 PM
EAT T1A
6:40 PM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kigali to Nairobi
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 471 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

KGL–NBO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways, Air France and Brussels Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 471 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGL–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 13 73H, E90 1h30 SkyTeam
AF Air France 6 E90 1h30 SkyTeam
SN Brussels Airlines 2 333 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – SN
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
E90 Embraer 190 – AF, KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + KQ (19 flights/wk, 90%)
Star Alliance: SN (2 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KGL to NBO direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
209
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 Kigali

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric KGL→NBO BJM→NBO
Distance from KGL 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 21 7
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of KGL with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
KGL: CAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 7:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
471 mi / 758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.

KGL–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 758 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 23 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: KGL
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 471 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Kenya Airways and Brussels Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from KGL to NBO. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, EBB, ADD, DXB, BRU, CDG, JNB, DOH and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Yes, return flights from NBO to KGL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJM. 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 KGL to NBO

Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Kenya Airways and Brussels Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well 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 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 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 Bujumbura (BJM).