Flights Nairobi → Bujumbura
NBO → BJM
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Bujumbura?
The flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) takes about 1h 31m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, with Bujumbura in Burundi. It operates using Embraer 170 and 190 aircraft to serve an airport that sees approximately 257,806 passengers annually.
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) → Bujumbura (BJM) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bujumbura the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes.
Heading to Bujumbura: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) heads west for about 874 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 3.0 min (atfm); arriving into Bujumbura 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) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating NBO-BJM
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NBO-BJM
The flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) takes about 1h 31m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 Bujumbura, 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.
