NairobitoKigaliFlight Time
NBO–KGL · Nonstop
Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) to Kigali (Kigali Airport).
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) is about 1h 33m, covering 471 miles. RwandAir and Kenya Airways fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 00:05 to 20:50 local time.
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 | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Nairobi to Kigali
RwandAir and Kenya Airways operate 4-5/day flights from NBO to KGL. Departures leave from Terminals 1C and 1A at NBO.
- First departure
- 00:05
- Last departure
- 20:50
- Cadence
- 7 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RwandAir | 2-3/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Bombardier Q400 · Terminal 1C |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
KGL to NBO flights — 4/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for NBO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 32 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 Nairobi to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) is about 1h 33m, based on the 471-mile flying distance.
How far is Nairobi from Kigali?
Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) is about 471 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Nairobi to Kigali?
Yes. RwandAir and Kenya Airways fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
RwandAir and Kenya Airways fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL).
What aircraft fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
The NBO–KGL route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Bombardier Q400, Embraer E-Jet.