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Only Kenya Airways operates flights between Kinshasa and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

Flights from Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $541 round-trip via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared to $898 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Lome (LFW) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 2% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $717 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $841, a difference of $124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 41% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

A nonstop flight from Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 3h 30m, covering 1,496 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 1:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 1:40 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Kenya Airways is the only airline operating Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights. 59% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 46m, compared with 10h 34m via Lome (LFW) and 10h 42m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Kinshasa (Eastern Africa Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Right Cars
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from Kinshasa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $642 to $894, with an average of $750 over the past 12 months. Anything below $642 counts as a good deal.