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Flights from Chennai to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Muscat, about 10h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 06m
MAAKGLADD

Chennai to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey10h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Muscat

Best ways to fly from Chennai 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
MAA Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 06m
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MAA Muscat (MCT) KGL
Leg 1: IndiGo, Oman Air, SalamAir · Leg 2: SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 56m
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MAA Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: IndiGo, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 23m
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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
5,785 km3,592 miles
Journey time
10h 06mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hKigali vs Chennai
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
MAA → KGL

Flights from Chennai to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Muscat and Doha. 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 Chennai to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,785 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Muscat (MCT) and Doha (DOH). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Kigali?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Kigali?
Kigali is 3.5 hours behind Chennai.

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