Flights Nairobi → Addis Ababa
NBO → ADD
Route overview
The flight route connects Nairobi with Addis Ababa, using a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 767-300, and Embraer 190 to cater to varying passenger demands. The destination airport in Addis Ababa sees over twelve million passengers annually, underscoring 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.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Nairobi (NBO) → Addis Ababa (ADD) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Addis Ababa the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Addis Ababa: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) heads north for about 1,164 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Addis Ababa it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating NBO-ADD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NBO-ADD
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 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Addis Ababa, 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.
