KigalitoNairobiFlight Time
KGL–NBO · Nonstop
Kigali (Kigali Airport) to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 1h 33m, covering 471 miles. RwandAir, Kenya Airways, and Brussels Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4/day departures.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 33m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 471 mi | Nonstop | 4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Kigali to Nairobi
RwandAir, Kenya Airways, and Brussels Airlines operate 4/day flights from KGL to NBO.
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RwandAir | 2/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Bombardier Q400 | — |
| Kenya Airways | 1-2/day | Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
NBO to KGL flights — 4-5/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for KGL, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 28 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Kigali to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 1h 33m, based on the 471-mile flying distance.
How far is Kigali from Nairobi?
Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 471 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Kigali to Nairobi?
Yes. RwandAir, Kenya Airways, and Brussels Airlines fly nonstop from Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO), with 4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
RwandAir, Kenya Airways, and Brussels Airlines fly nonstop from Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO).
What aircraft fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
The KGL–NBO route is flown with Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Bombardier Q400, Embraer E-Jet.