Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) flights
An economy award from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL): Kenya Airways and RwandAir. The two airports are 471 miles (758 km) apart. Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Entebbe, Bujumbura and Juba and more.
How many miles NBO to KGL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Kenya Airways | 5,500 | $87–400 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn RwandAir | 6,000 | $57–230 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NBO to KGL
- Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- RwandAirNot in an alliance
Book NBO to KGL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Kenya Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Kenya Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Kenya Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Kenya Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Kenya Airways
NBO to KGL with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole wayJMUR+1UR
- Via Bujumbura (BJM)Kenya Airways, then RwandAir
- Via Juba (JUB)Kenya Airways, then Badr AirlinesJ4
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 1 more, then RwandAirPWTC
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Kenya Airways, Precision Air and 2 more, then RwandAirPWTC+1
NBO to KGL: common questions
How many miles does NBO to KGL cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NBO to KGL?
Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and RwandAir fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL).
How far is Nairobi from Kigali by plane?
Nairobi (NBO) and Kigali (KGL) are 471 miles (758 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NBO to KGL award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nairobi and Kigali?
The most direct connections are through Entebbe (EBB), Bujumbura (BJM), Juba (JUB), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Uganda Airlines through Entebbe.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.