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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
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.
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).





