Cheap flights from Nairobi to Kigali
471 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Nairobi to Kigali at a glance
Cheap flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) cover 471 miles (757 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
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Flying from Nairobi to Kigali covers 471 miles (758 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 64 routes from Nairobi. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 471 miles. Direct carriers include AF, KL, KQ and WB.
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Airlines on this route
4 airlines fly Nairobi → Kigali. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AF | Direct |
| KL | Direct |
| KQ | Direct |
| WB | Direct |
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Nairobi to Kigali — quick answers
How far is Nairobi from Kigali by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) is 471 miles (757 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Kigali?
The average nonstop flight time from NBO to KGL is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Kigali?
4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AF, KL, KQ, WB. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.