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Connecting route · Germany → Rwanda

Flights from Frankfurt to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Frankfurt to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 10h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 37m
FRAKGLCAI

Frankfurt to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey10h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Frankfurt 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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FRA Cairo (CAI) KGL
Leg 1: Condor, EgyptAir, Lufthansa · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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FRA Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 07m
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FRA Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~13h 00m
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FRA Paris (CDG) KGL
Leg 1: Air France, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~11h 53m
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FRA Nairobi (NBO) KGL
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 21m
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FRA Zanzibar (ZNZ) KGL
Leg 1: Condor, Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Auric Air, RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~13h 32m
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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
6,135 km3,810 miles
Journey time
10h 37mestimate
Time difference
+1hKigali vs Frankfurt
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
FRA, HHN → KGL

Flights from Frankfurt to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa 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 Frankfurt to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,135 km.
Where do you change planes between Frankfurt and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). Condor flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Frankfurt and Kigali?
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Kigali?
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt.

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