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

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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
9:05 PM
EAT T1A
9:35 PM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ471
KQ Kenya
73H
8:50 AM
CAT
11:20 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AF3104
AF Air France
E90
7:40 PM
CAT
10:10 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ475
KQ Kenya
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nairobi to Kigali
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 471 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

NBO–KGL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 471 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 24 E90 1h30-1h33 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (24 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to KGL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
471 mi / 758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 33m.

NBO–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 758 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 21 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: KGL
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 33m. The route covers 471 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from NBO to KGL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, HRE, ADD, IST, BRU, DOH, CAI and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kigali is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from KGL to NBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NBO to KGL

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NBO to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to KGL ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.