Flights from Kigali Flights to Nairobi

Direct flights from Kigali to Nairobi

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Last updated on: 04-06-2026

Kigali

Rwanda

KGL

Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport)

Nairobi

Kenya

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

470 miles · (756 km)

Flight time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Airlines

Brussels Airlines
Kenya Airways
RwandAir

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A330-300
Boeing 737
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
Embraer 190

Kigali to Nairobi Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Kigali to Nairobi. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from KGL to NBO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Nairobi

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Nairobi is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Nairobi is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Nairobi

NBO

Airlines flying from Kigali to Nairobi

Airline-specific flight schedules from Kigali to Nairobi

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Kigali KGL to Nairobi NBO. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their KGL NBO flight schedule.

Brussels Airlines (SN)

Kenya Airways (KQ)

RwandAir (WB)

Brussels Airlines flight schedulefrom Kigali to Nairobi

Brussels Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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Kenya Airways flight schedulefrom Kigali to Nairobi

Kenya Airways is a member of SkyTeam

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RwandAir flight schedulefrom Kigali to Nairobi

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Kigali to Nairobi Flights

Flights from KGL to NBO are operated 32 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 02:50 - 21:35. The earliest flight departs at 02:50, the last flight departs at 21:35. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Kigali to Nairobi takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Kigali and Nairobi is 470 miles (or 756 km).

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