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

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

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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kinshasa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $605 round-trip via Lome (LFW), compared to $884 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 Embraer 190 variants.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Lome (LFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 5% 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 37% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kinshasa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $702 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,101, a difference of $399. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kinshasa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 11:07 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 3:27 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 27m.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kinshasa takes 3h 27m, covering 1,496 miles.

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.

Flying via Entebbe (EBB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 9h 57m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 10h 27m via Lome (LFW).

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

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Kinshasa range from $678 to $920, with an average of $815 over the past 12 months. Anything below $678 counts as a good deal.