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Flights between Kigali (KGL) and Nairobi (NBO)

Kigali International Airport, Rwanda ↔ Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya

A direct route between Kigali and Nairobi appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Kenya Airways (KQ)Brussels Airlines (SN)WB
Distance
758 km
471 miles
Est. flight time
1h 27m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Rwanda

Jan
27°
32/22
80mm
Feb
27°
32/22
100mm
Mar
27°
32/22
130mm
Apr
26°
31/21
175mm
May
26°
31/21
90mm
Jun
26°
31/21
20mm
Jul
27°
32/22
10mm
Aug
28°
33/23
30mm
Sep
28°
33/23
75mm
Oct
27°
32/22
130mm
Nov
26°
31/21
145mm
Dec
26°
31/21
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Kenya

Jan
27°
32/22
60mm
Feb
28°
33/23
50mm
Mar
28°
33/23
90mm
Apr
26°
31/21
200mm
May
25°
30/20
160mm
Jun
24°
29/19
50mm
Jul
23°
28/18
30mm
Aug
24°
29/19
35mm
Sep
26°
31/21
30mm
Oct
26°
31/21
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
120mm
Dec
26°
31/21
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Rwanda: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Kenya: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Kigali from Nairobi?

Kigali (KGL) and Nairobi (NBO) are around 758 km (471 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 27m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the KGL–NBO route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Kenya Airways, Brussels Airlines, WB. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Nairobi?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Kenya?

Across Kenya, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 28°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Rwanda and Kenya?

The UK FCDO currently rates Rwanda as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Kenya as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.