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Flights from Dakar to Kigali
There are no direct flights from Dakar to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 11h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 12m
Dakar to Kigali at a glance
Fastest journey11h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Dakar 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
- 5,549 km3,446 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hKigali vs Dakar
- Currency in Kigali
- USD
- Airports
- DSS → KGL
Flights from Dakar to Kigali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dakar to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi and Addis Ababa. 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 Dakar to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,549 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dakar and Kigali?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Kigali?
Kigali is 2 hours ahead of Dakar.
