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Flights from Guangzhou to Kigali
There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Nairobi, about 15h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 18m
Guangzhou to Kigali at a glance
Fastest journey14h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Nairobi
Best ways to fly from Guangzhou 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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CAN Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
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
- 9,398 km5,836 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 18mestimate
- Time difference
- -6hKigali vs Guangzhou
- Currency in Kigali
- USD
- Airports
- CAN → KGL
Flights from Guangzhou to Kigali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, 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 Guangzhou to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,398 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Kigali?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Kigali?
Kigali is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.





