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Flights from Johannesburg to Kigali
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Zanzibar, about 7h 05m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 05m
Johannesburg to Kigali at a glance
Fastest journey7h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Zanzibar
Best ways to fly from Johannesburg 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
- 2,706 km1,680 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 05mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneKigali vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Kigali
- USD
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → KGL
Flights from Johannesburg to Kigali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi and Zanzibar. 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 Johannesburg to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,706 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). Airlink flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Kigali?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
