Nairobi to Kigali (NBO–KGL) — 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.
NBO–KGL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. RwandAir and Kenya Airways 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB RwandAir Also: QR | 21 | DH4 | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | QR |
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: BA, KL, SV | 17 | 73H, E90 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | BA, KL, SV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
NBO: EAT · KGL: CAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Kigali.
NBO–KGL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NBO to KGL
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir and Kenya Airways. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NBO to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NBO to KGL is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Entebbe, Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.