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

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471 mi airlines 54/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KQ478
KQ Kenya
E90
12:05 AM
EAT T1A
12:35 AM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR6420+1
QR Qatar
DH4
5:50 AM
EAT T1C
6:30 AM
CAT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6167cs
SV Saudia
E90
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
8:00 AM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ470+4
KQ Kenya
E90
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
8:00 AM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA7744cs
BA British
E90
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
8:00 AM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4202cs
KL KLM
73H
7:30 AM
EAT T1A
8:00 AM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ472+1
KQ Kenya
E90
1:25 PM
EAT T1A
1:55 PM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6180cs
SV Saudia
E90
1:30 PM
EAT T1A
2:00 PM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ474+1
KQ Kenya
73H
6:30 PM
EAT T1A
7:00 PM
CAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4145cs
KL KLM
73H
8:50 AM
CAT
11:20 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ471+2
KQ Kenya
73H
9:00 AM
CAT
11:30 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN491+2
SN Lynx Air
333
7:55 PM
CAT
10:25 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8179cs
OS Austrian
333
7:55 PM
CAT
10:25 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ475+5
KQ Kenya
73H
8:00 PM
CAT
10:30 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6168cs
SV Saudia
E90
8:00 PM
CAT
10:30 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4523cs
LX Swiss
333
8:25 PM
CAT
10:45 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH5539
LH Lufthansa
333
8:25 PM
CAT
10:45 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Kigali
2 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 471 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

NBO–KGL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 471 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 9 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 Also: BA, KL, SV 23 73H, E90 1h30 SkyTeam BA, KL, SV
QR Qatar Airways 7 DH4 1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – KL, KQ
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QR
E90 Embraer 190 – BA, KQ, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (23 flights/wk, 77%)
Oneworld: QR (7 flights/wk, 23%)
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
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
211
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 40m.

NBO–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 758 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights54 out / 34 return
1-stop connections9 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 40m. The route covers 471 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from NBO to KGL. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, HRE, ADD, JNB, BRU, DOH, IST, 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 and Qatar Airways. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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