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 3 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Qatar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: BA, KL, SV | 25 | 73H, E90 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | BA, KL, SV |
| WB RwandAir | 21 | 737, DH4 | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | DH4 | 1h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
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 Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Qatar Airways. With 71 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 71 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Entebbe, Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye and Julius Nyerere. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.