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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kigali
There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 7h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 26m
Abu Dhabi to Kigali at a glance
Fastest journey7h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha
Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kigali
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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AUH Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,937 km2,445 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hKigali vs Abu Dhabi
- Currency in Kigali
- USD
- Airports
- AUH → KGL
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kigali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Muscat. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,937 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Muscat (MCT) and Cairo (CAI). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Kigali?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Kigali?
Kigali is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.





