KGL to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 758 km (471 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to KGL).
How far is it from Kigali to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 758 km (471 mi, 409 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from KGL to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly east of KGL.
How is the KGL to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written KGL-NBO in IATA codes and HRYR-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kigali International Airport is KGL (HRYR), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| KGL | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kigali International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | HRYR | HKJK |
| Country | Rwanda | Kenya |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #378 | #126 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 471 ft (144 m) higher than KGL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KGL to NBO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
| WB | Rwandair Express | RWD | Rwandair | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, AF, KL, LH, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kigali from Nairobi?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 758 km (471 mi, 409 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KGL to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between KGL and NBO takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from KGL?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly east of Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Which airlines fly KGL to NBO?
3 airlines appear on the KGL-NBO route in the open dataset, including Kenya Airways, Brussels Airlines, Rwandair Express.
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