Flights Nairobi → Kinshasa
NBO → FIH
Route overview
The flight route from Nairobi to Kinshasa is operated using a mix of Boeing 737 and Boeing 767-300 aircraft, with some services also utilizing the Boeing 737-800 model. This diverse fleet ensures reliable connections between these two major African cities.
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) → Kinshasa (FIH) 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 Kinshasa the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Kinshasa: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Kinshasa (FIH) heads west for about 2,410 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Kinshasa 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-FIH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NBO-FIH
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.
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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.
