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Flights Bujumbura → Nairobi

BJM → NBO

8.4
Average risk (Low)
5
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Bujumbura to Nairobi, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A330-200 and Embraer jets (both E170 and E190 models). The destination airport in Nairobi sees nearly 9.15 million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.

Your rights on this US flight (DOT)

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.

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The Bujumbura (BJM) → Nairobi (NBO) route is operated by Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bujumbura the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.

Heading to Nairobi: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO) heads east for about 874 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 31m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Bujumbura the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Nairobi it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:31
Elevation NBO
5330 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A330-200, Embraer 170
Est. CO₂/passenger
~79 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Brussels Airlines (SN) 94% 9 min 0.9%
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 84% 20 min 0.0%
Lufthansa Cargo (LH) 76% 15 min 7.1%
United Airlines (UA) 74% 10 min 6.9%

Frequently asked questions about BJM-NBO

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 5 airlines: Air Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Nairobi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.