KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
758 km
471 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
758 km
471 mi / 409 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL NBO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KGL NBO
ICAO Code HRYR HKJK
City Kigali Nairobi
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 758 kilometers (471 miles / 409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in Kigali, it's 13:07 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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