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Flights from Bucharest to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Cairo, about 11h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 04m
BUHKGLDOH

Bucharest to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey10h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Bucharest to Kigali

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BUH Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 11m
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2
BUH Cairo (CAI) KGL
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~10h 04m
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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
5,172 km3,212 miles
Journey time
10h 04mestimate
Time difference
NoneKigali vs Bucharest
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
OTP, BBU → KGL

Flights from Bucharest to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha and Cairo. 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 Bucharest to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,172 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Cairo (CAI). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Kigali?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).

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