Nairobi to Bujumbura (NBO–BJM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
73H
7:20 AM
EAT T1A
8:00 AM
CAT
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KQ Kenya
73H
12:20 PM
EAT T1A
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CAT
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KQ Kenya
E90
9:00 AM
CAT
11:40 AM
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KQ Kenya
73H
1:50 PM
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Nairobi to Bujumbura
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 543 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

NBO–BJM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 543 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–BJM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 7 73H 1h40 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (7 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, NBO to BJM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to BJM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ADD ~19h 30m BRU ~20h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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
-1h
Bujumbura is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · BJM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Bujumbura.
Distance & Flight Time
543 mi / 874 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

NBO–BJM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Bujumbura route.
Route details
Distance543 mi / 874 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: BJM
Full nameBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
IATA / ICAOBJM / HBBA
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Elevation2,582 ft / 787 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to BJM flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 543 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NBO to BJM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD and BRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bujumbura is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from BJM to NBO 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 NBO to BJM

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to BJM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to BJM ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 543 miles (874 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.